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Tape Measure

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Collection Type

  • Tools and equipment

Date

1950-1960

GUSN

GUSN-55124

Description

Brown; cylindrical case; alum. measure; ridged sides; marked inchs & centim

Details

Descriptive Terms

tape measures
aluminum (metal)
plastic (organic material)
Plastic
Aluminum
MEASURE, TAPE

Associated Building

Original to Gropius House (Lincoln, Mass.),

Maker

John Rabone & Sons (Maker)

Location of Origin

London, England

Dimensions

0.875 x 1.875 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Ise Gropius

Accession Number

1984.625

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