100-Foot tape measure, British, 1928

Made:: 1928 in Sheffield

maker:: J Chesterman & Company Limited

'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.

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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

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100-Foot tape measure, British, 1928

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