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Invar metal tape measure, British, 1927

Made:: 1927

maker:: J Chesterman & Company Limited

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Invar metal measuring band on spool, by J. Chesterman & Co. Ltd., Sheffield, England, 1927.

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Category:: Surveying

Object Number:: 1928-1209

Materials:: brass (copper, zinc alloy), invar (nickel iron alloy), leather and steel (metal)

type:: tape measure

taxonomy:

furnishing and equipment
measuring device - instrument

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

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