Linen 20-metre tape, British, 1951-1960

Made:: 1951-1960 in Sheffield

maker:: J Chesterman & Company Limited

Linen tape in bakelite casing, 20 metres, manufactured by J

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Linen tape in bakelite casing, 20 metres, manufactured by J. Chesterman & Co. Limited, Sheffield, England, 1951-1960

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Category:: Surveying

Object Number:: 1990-278

type:: tape measure

credit:: Ordnance Survey

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Linen 20-metre tape, British, 1951-1960

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