Decorative arts — 1781-1800
Tape measure, case
Yellow silk ribbon tape measure with turned ivory case. Acorn shape with handle. Tape marked in N, HQ, Q, H, Y (Nail, Half Quarter, Quarter, Half Yard and Yard). Due to the measurement this tape measure is likely to have been made before 1800.
- Category:
- Decorative arts
- Object ID:
- Z900
- Object name:
- tape measure, case
- Object type:
- Artist/Maker:
- —
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- Production date:
- 1781-1800
- Material:
silk, ivory
- Measurements/duration:
- H 40 mm, DM 24 mm (overall)
- Part of:
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- On display:
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- Record quality:
- 40%
- Part of this object:
- —
- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
- Image credit:
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- Creative commons usage:
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