Wired-linen tape measure sample, British, 1928

Made:: 1928 in Sheffield

maker:: J Chesterman & Company Limited

Sample of wired-linen used in making measuring tape, by J

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Sample of wired-linen used in making measuring tape, by J. Chesterman and Co. Limited, Sheffield, England, 1928.

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Category:: Surveying

Object Number:: 1928-1215

Materials:: copper (metal) and linen (textile)

Measurements:: overall: 18 mm x 110 mm x 60 mm, .04kg

type:: instrument component and tape measure

credit:: Stanley Tools; J. Chesterman & Co. Limited

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Wired-linen tape measure sample, British, 1928

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