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Gift of George W. Cheney, Jr., 1974.6.36
Tape Measure
Gift of George W. Cheney, Jr., 1974.6.36

Tape Measure

ManufacturerManufactured by Landers, Frary, and Clark American, 1862 - 1965
MediumMetal, cloth
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (diameter): 3 7/16in. (8.7cm)
ClassificationsEquipment
Credit LineGift of George W. Cheney, Jr.
Description[Circular metal case tape measure. Measure itself is of cloth with markings and hatch marks in black on one side. Case is metal, gold colored sides, with painted top and bottom. In center on top is circular metal disc with above markings, and pull tab for rewinding tape located in center with side hinge. On bottom is circular mechanism of winding gear.]
Object number1974.6.36
MarkingsMarked "UNIVERSAL / TRADE MARK"; and "50 / FEET"
Subject Terms
    On View
    Not on view
    Gift of George W. Cheney, Jr., 1974.6.2  © 2014 The Connecticut Historical Society.
    Landers, Frary, and Clark
    after 1905
    Gift of the Unionville Museum, 2012.460.0  © 2013 The Connecticut Historical Society.
    Landers, Frary, and Clark
    before 1965
    Gift of Rick and Cyndi Tuchman, 2017.48.0a-f, Connecticut Museum of Culture and History
    Landers, Frary, and Clark
    Gift of Judith E. Johnson, 2000.146.4a  © 2009 The Connecticut Historical Society.
    Landers, Frary, and Clark
    1900-1964
    Gift of George W. Cheney, 1974.6.3  © 2014 The Connecticut Historical Society.
    Landers, Frary, and Clark
    Gift of Mabel Donnelly, 1986.47.0  © 2009 The Connecticut Historical Society.
    Landers, Frary, and Clark
    about 1945
    Inventory photograph, 2019.16.0.1-.5, Gift of Harry Ritthaler, Connecticut Historical Society
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    1917-1919
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