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Tape Measure

Collection Type

  • Tools and equipment

Date

1815-1850

GUSN

GUSN-4314

Description

Muslin tape measure with steel ring attached at beginning; printed black numerals; originally designed to be housed in a case; case missing.

Details

Descriptive Terms

tape measures
muslin
steel (alloy)
Rule, Retractable
Measure, Tape
Measure, Tape

Associated Building

Original to Sayward-Wheeler House (York Harbor, Me.),

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

England

Dimensions

61 1/4 x 7/16 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of the heirs of Elizabeth Cheever Wheeler

Accession Number

1977.616

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