100-Foot tape measure, British, 1928

'Constantia' model 100-foot linen measuring tape in leather

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'Constantia' model 100-foot linen measuring tape in leather
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'Constantia' model 100-foot linen measuring tape in leather case, by J. Chesterman & Co. Limited, Sheffield, England, 1928.

Details

Category:
Surveying
Object Number:
1928-1213
Materials:
leather, linen (textile), brass (copper, zinc alloy) and cotton thread
Measurements:
overall: 42 mm x 190 mm x 150 mm, .635kg
type:
tape measure
credit:
Stanley Tools; J. Chesterman & Co. Limited