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City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)Craft - Craftwork, tape measure c 1880, c1880
... Craftwork, tape measure c 1880...tape measure...c1880 This tiny tape measure, in Imperial measurements...c1880 this tiny, retractable, tape measure, in Imperial... This tiny tape measure, in Imperial measurements, was part ...c1880 This tiny tape measure, in Imperial measurements, was part of a Victorian era lady's sewing basket. The case is of polished timber, and the little winder, to retract the tape, is made of brass with a small ivory handleEarly settlers and market gardeners of Moorabbin Shire had to be self reliant producing their own food and making their farm equipment and clothing. The women of these families were skilful in all craftwork.c1880 this tiny, retractable, tape measure, in Imperial measure, is made of polished timber with a brass winder and ivory handle. Imperial ‘inch’ measurements on tape dressmaking, tape measure, sewing, craftwork, pioneers, early settlers, market gardeners, moorabbin, brighton, bentleigh cheltenham -
Churchill Island Heritage FarmFunctional object - tape measure case
... tape measure case...tape measure...Tape measure cases were designed to house a tape measure...Leather and brass circular case. No measuring tape inside... Churchill Island VIC phillip-island-and-the-bass-coast Tape measure ...Tape measure cases were designed to house a tape measure to enable the measuring of distances, usually for a building project. This case would have been produced after 1877 when John Rabone and Sons were registered. This case probably had a cloth tape measure with inches marked on one side and sometimes they had poles marked on the other (1pole measured 198 inches, or 500cm). The tape was usually pulled out to measure and then wound back into the case Leather and brass circular case. No measuring tape inside. Stitched case.JOHN RABONE & SONS BIRMINGHAM ENGLAND. "Cemetary" scratched on back.tape measure, building, churchill island -
Buninyong Visitor Information CentreTool - Tape Measure, 1920s tape measure, 1920s
... Tape Measure...1920s tape measure.... Tape measures Measuring Woodwork '6YTT HN' scratched on leather ...Used by Harry Nicholls in Buninyong from 1920s. Round leather case with winding handle in centre of side. The two sides have sewn join. Not in working order. '6YTT HN' scratched on leather casing and handle. tape measures, measuring, woodwork -
Kiewa Valley Historical SocietyTape Measure 33ft, Early to mid 1900's
... Tape Measure 33ft...imperial tape measure...This flexible measuring tape was used by the SEC Victoria...This flexible metallic measuring tape (33 ft in length... This flexible measuring tape was used by the SEC Victoria in the mid ...This flexible measuring tape was used by the SEC Victoria in the mid to late 1900's. It was in a period before digital measuring instruments were in use. This is a 33ft long tape measure and would have been used by the construction workers when building the Kiewa Valley Hydro System. The warning details (embossed into the leather covering) was to warn users to be careful not to use the tape near live electricity terminals or linkages. This tape was produced mainly for wooden structures and not electricity conductive material. This was during the 1950's to 1960's.This imperial tape measure is very significant to the Kiewa Valley as it was used in the construction of the Kiewa Valley Hydro Scheme of the 1950's-1960's. It provides evidence that small measuring equipment used in the construction and the continuing maintenance of the scheme was of the imperial measure and used by construction workers who remained and settled in the town of Mount Beauty and Kiewa Valley long after the construction period. This flexible metallic measuring tape (33 ft in length) is contained in a round circular leather bound container. It has brass fittings (winder and tape guide) and is stitched with heavy grade twine. The tape measure is graduated in feet and inches on one side and yards on the other. Embossed in the leather casing"MADE IN ENGLAND" and around the inner circle "HOCKLEY ABBEY" and "JOHN RABONE & SONS"imperial tape measure, distance measures, imperial tools -
Kiewa Valley Historical SocietyTape Measure, mid 1900s
... Tape Measure ...wired tape measure...Retractable metallic wired tape measure within a leather... measure tool mobile tool construction tool Tape on one side marked ...This item predates the change of Imperial measure (England -1824) to decimal measure (Europe) in Australia (1970 to 1988). This item was manufactured in England as, was the majority of measuring tool and equipment. It was not until the late 1950s that other countries e.g. United States and Europe provided the same type of manufactured tools for the Australian market. World War II, when Australia had to defend its own boarders that the political push for self sufficiency of manufactured goods started local production. Workers in the Kiewa Valley had always relied on the high quality of tools and manufactured goods coming from England. From the middle to late 1950s migration by skilled workers from a war torn Europe provided the source of manpower for the expansion of the manufacturing industries in Australia.The requirement of an accurate measuring tool has always been critical. This item was used at the time when Australia was using the British Imperial measurements. Accurate measurements by carpenters and other trades people for both town and rural needs was just as critical as for the larger cities. The transition period from Imperial to metric was a period of over four years but it still presented those who had used the Imperial measurements for a longer period in their trades with a dual system of measurement for a longer time(usually up to their retirement) Other nations still using Imperial measurements kept the transition from Imperial to metric alive (the UK and USA still uses Imperial measurements in 2012)Retractable metallic wired tape measure within a leather casing. Length of tape is 66 feet. Brass fittings on casing(winder and back plate)Tape on one side marked in inches and feet and on the other in links. Winder lever marked "66ft No 401" on front and arrow with"wind this way". Leather cover marked "John R A Bone & Sons Birmingham England" on reverse side "Metallic wired tape R A Bone & Sons"wired tape measure, tool, mobile tool, construction tool -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Tool - Tape Measure, 1966
... Tape Measure...Tape measure was donated by donor's niece. It had belonged...Silver tape measure by Turner, Lufkin and Mezurall... Mitcham melbourne Tape measure was donated by donor's niece ...Tape measure was donated by donor's niece. It had belonged to her uncle Philip BennetSilver tape measure by Turner, Lufkin and Mezurall. Retractable. Imperial measure.Turner, Lufkinhandcrafts, dressmaking, buildings, fittings -
Bendigo Military MuseumSouvenir - TAPE MEASURE - RAAF
... TAPE MEASURE - RAAF...TAPE MEASURE...Small silver cased tape measure. One side has a coloured... goldfields SOUVENIR TAPE MEASURE RAAF "Made in England" on the side ...Small silver cased tape measure. One side has a coloured drawing of a RAAF emblem (Wings and Crown) under the emblem are the words: - "Royal Australian Air Force". There is a light green circle around the circumference. The actual tape is of a fibrous material and is marked in inches. There is a metal ring on the end of the tape. On the rear side is a small button mounted in the centre. Its function is to rewind the tape."Made in England" on the side of the casing and on the actual tape itself.souvenir, tape measure, raaf -
Vision AustraliaFunctional object - Object, Tactile tape measure, 200
... Tactile tape measure...This tape measure is designed to indicate measurements...1 white measuring tape with black markings and numbers... This tape measure is designed to indicate measurements by feel ...This tape measure is designed to indicate measurements by feel. The 150cm tape is marked by small eyelets at every cm, medium eyelets at 5 cm and two eyelets at every 10cm. 1 white measuring tape with black markings and numbers including tactile raised eyeletsassistive devices, recreation -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Tape Measure, Early 20th century
... Tape Measure ... This tape measure was probably produced for, and used...This is a metal tape measure (in inches) enclosed... measure that used a spring for rewinding the tape and the makers ...This tape measure was probably produced for, and used by, tradesmen such as carpenters and builders. In 1821 James Chesterman patented a tape measure that used a spring for rewinding the tape and the makers of large tape measures have used this method for nearly 200 years now. This item has no known local provenance but is retained as an interesting example of a common household and industrial item from the past but one which in an updated version is still in use today.This is a metal tape measure (in inches) enclosed in a circular-shaped leather covering. In the centre of the leather cover is a metal mechanism for rewinding the tape. The tape has a metal ring at its end. The leather is very rubbed and the tape is rusty. There is printing embossed on both sides of the leather cover. ‘Chesterman Ltd Sheffield England’ ‘66 ft’household items warrnambool -
Ballarat Base Hospital Trained Nurses LeagueTape Measure, Dean
... Tape Measure, Dean...Tape, Measure, Dean... Street Nth Ballarat goldfields Tape, Measure, Dean Tape Measure ...tape, measure, dean -
Mont De LanceyTape measure, 1915
... Tape measure ...Wooden expandable tape measure. ...-and-dandenong-ranges measuring instruments tape measures Wooden ...Wooden expandable tape measure. measuring instruments, tape measures -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Functional object - Tape Measure
... Tape Measure...Carpenter's Tape Measure in leather case.... Mitcham melbourne trades carpentry Carpenter's Tape Measure ...Carpenter's Tape Measure in leather case.trades, carpentry -
Mont De LanceyTape measure, Dean
... Tape measure...White tape measure with black printing in Inches....-and-dandenong-ranges Tape measures White tape measure with black ...White tape measure with black printing in Inches.tape measures -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Tool - Tape measure, Approx after 1880
... Tape measure...A tape measure on a reel contained in a leather circular... with a brass winding mechanism. Tool Tape measure ...A tape measure on a reel contained in a leather circular case with a brass winding mechanism.Embossed makers details on leather case, serial number engraved on brass winder.j. rabone & sons -
Mont De LanceyTape measure, J. Rabone & Sons
... Tape measure...Tin tape measure in circular-shaped brass covering. Has...-and-dandenong-ranges tape measures measuring instruments Tin tape ...Tin tape measure in circular-shaped brass covering. Has a metal ring at the end. rusty. tape measures, measuring instruments -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and VillageTape measure
... Tape measure...Tape measure linen 66 feet long. Made by Dean of London...-Village Tape measure linen 66 feet long. Made by Dean of London ...James S Steele tool boxTape measure linen 66 feet long. Made by Dean of London Leather stitched case with brass trimmings. 130mm diameter 33mm wideflagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and VillageTape measure
... Tape measure...Tape measure steel 66 feet long. Made by Henry Boker...-Village Tape measure steel 66 feet long. Made by Henry Boker ...James S Steele tool boxTape measure steel 66 feet long. Made by Henry Boker, Germany. Leather covered case with brass trimmings 100mm diameter 22mm wideflagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Tool - Tape Measure
... Tape Measure...Cream coloured tape measure in two parts, measuring 60... handcrafts equipment Cream coloured tape measure in two parts ...From the Betty McPhee sewing collectionCream coloured tape measure in two parts, measuring 60 inches. Blue figures on cream cotton on one side. On the other side, Women's Beauty, Anne Seymour. Shape Measure.Shapes, eg. diamonds, spades, clubs, hearts, represent ankles, calves, thighs, waist, bust, hips, height, weight, size. Suede cover, colour grey, 43 cm long by 2cm wide folding into 4.8cm folds, lined with blue measures in inches 16 inches long. Closed with a press stud.handcrafts, equipment -
Yarrawonga and Mulwala Pioneer MuseumTape Measure, Unknown
... Tape Measure... print. Ed of tape torn off due to much use. Tape Measure ...Cotton tape 1 chain(22yds) long encased in a round leather stitched container. Has a brass shaft in the centre with a handle which rotates to wind or unwind tape. Marked with 1 inch intervals, black print, and 1 foot intervals red print. Ed of tape torn off due to much use.Indeciperable -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Artefact, Stock measuring tape - retractable
... stock tape measure...This is a glassfibre measuring tape (imperial measure... machines are now available. This stock tape measure has no known ...This stock measurer would have been used on a farm during the first half of the 20th century. A similar item with decimal measurements may perhaps be used today though mechanized weighing machines are now available. This stock tape measure has no known local significance but it is an interesting item and has its place in the history of agriculture in the district. It will be useful for display. This is a glassfibre measuring tape (imperial measure) in a circular brass holder. The tape has a metal clip at the end. The tape is yellow on one side (measuring weight of pigs) and red on the other side (measuring weight of cattle). The holder has a winding mechanism on the top attached by a brass screw. There is a knob on the winder to hold while turning the winder to bring out the tape to the measurement required and to retract it back into the holder. The holder has a black ridged pattern around the sides. The maker’s marks are etched into the back of the container and printed on the tape. ‘We –Bo’ ‘Comb Maal” On tape: ‘We-Bo Made in Denmark’ ‘Live weight of pigs in lbs in relation to chest-measure in inches’ ‘Live weight of cattle in lbs in relation to chest-measure in inches’ stock tape measure, history of warrnambool, agricultural history -
Vision AustraliaFunctional object - Object, Rotary, Measuring tape
... A retractable tape measure inside a cream disc...1 white measuring tape with red markings and numbers... A retractable tape measure inside a cream disc. On the front of the tape ...A retractable tape measure inside a cream disc. On the front of the tape measure is a round red sticker. In the middle of the sticker is a red button for retracting tape measure. Eyelets are placed at every number between 0 and 10, then at 10 centimeter intervals. 1 white measuring tape with red markings and numbers including tactile raised eyelets inside cream round containerRotary 1.5 Futuba Measureassistive devices, rotary -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)Newsletter - City of Moorabbin Historical Society Oct 2011, October 2011
... tape measure... victoria knott peta anzac day medals world war 1914-1918 tape ...The City of Moorabbin Historical Society was formed c 1960 by a group of Moorabbin residents who were concerned that the history of the area should be preserved. A good response to a call for items related to the historical area of Moorabbin Shire brought donations of a wide variety of artefacts which are now preserved by the current members of CMHS at Box Cottage Museum . Helen Stanley, Secretary of CMHS, began producing a Newsletter for members in April 2007 to provide current information and well researched items of historical interestHelen Stanley has produced a bi-monthly Newsletter, 2007 - 2013, for the members of the City of Moorabbin Historical Society that contains well researched interesting historical items, notification of upcoming events, current advice from Royal Australian Historical Society , Museums Australia Victoria and activities of Local Historical Societies. The Newsletter is an important record of the activities of the CMHS4 x A4 paper printed on 1 side Issue 24 of the bi-monthly, City of Moorabbin Historical Society Newsletter produced by Society member and Secretary, Mrs Helen Stanley in October 2011. Notice of AGM October 30th, resignation of Jamie Hyams, President CMHS 2003 -2011, Box Cottage will be open October 29th and 30th as part of History Week and members have been meeting for a monthly ‘working bee’ to arrange displays and re-label artefacts as suggested by Peta Knott MAV. Items submitted for Glen Eira CC funding have been purchased. Attached are 3 pages of descriptions with photographs of ‘Tiny Treasures in Box Cottage Museum’ that have been catalogued, photographed and entered on MAV website. CITY of MOORABBIN HISTORICAL SOCIETY / OCTOBER 2011 NEWSLETTER city of moorabbin historical society, stanley helen, melbourne, moorabbin, brighton, cheltenham, ormond, bentleigh, mckinnon, market gardeners, pioneers, early settlers, moorabbin shire, box cottage museum, city of moorabbin, box william, glen eira city council, museums australia victoria, knott peta, anzac day, medals, world war 1914-1918, tape measure, hatpins, perfume bottle, vesta case, hyams jamie, lawson, nan -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Portland Library, Victoria, 20/08/1998
... Coloured photo. Portland Library, 2 men with tape measures... 8 20' Coloured photo. Portland Library, 2 men with tape ...Photographs of Portland Library - late 1990s to early 2000s, showing activities at the library and construction of additions to the building.Coloured photo. Portland Library, 2 men with tape measures, at empty library shelf.Front: '98 8 20' -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Book, Turner Australia Hand Tools, 1963
... , hacksaws, measuring tapes, gardening tools, lawn mowers, with price..., knives, spirit levels, hacksaws, measuring tapes, gardening tools... levels, hacksaws, measuring tapes, gardening tools, lawn mowers ...Printed Catalogue of hand tools.Catalogue of hand tools - screwdrivers, planes, hammers, knives, spirit levels, hacksaws, measuring tapes, gardening tools, lawn mowers, with price list.Printed Catalogue of hand tools.turner industries, lawnmowers, tools -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation SocietyClothing - Small Apron, c.1980
... Small black & white apron . Yellow tape measures along top... & white apron . Yellow tape measures along top of pocket and hem ...May have been made for the apron exhibition Small black & white apron . Yellow tape measures along top of pocket and hem of apron. Pair of scissors attached with a red cord. domestic life -
Churchill Island Heritage FarmPhotograph - Photograph of five peopple
... tape measure, and two in the background pointing... people, with two holding a white tape measure, and two ...Churchill Island Heritage Farm has a large photograph collection dating from the nineteenth century.Colour photograph of five people, with two holding a white tape measure, and two in the background pointing into the distance. A clapboard building is visible in the background.8 11:47 [red timestamp on image on lower right hand side] catalogue number on reverse in pencilchurchill island, photograph -
Mont De LanceySewing kit
... : Scissors bag, tape measure holder and a thimble bag, each... equipment items: Scissors bag, tape measure holder and a thimble bag ...Worked by Edna Parker (nee Rouget)Set of 3 antique white, crocheted sewing equipment items: Scissors bag, tape measure holder and a thimble bag, each with a different crocheting pattern. The scissors bag has a crocheted button closer, the tape measure holder has 3 crocheted flowers and 3 small crystal beads on the lid and a toggle-shaped crystal closer and the thimble bag has a cotton drawstring closer with 2 pearl beads on either side and 2 crocheted flowers on front side of bag.sewing equipment, personal effects. -
Kiewa Valley Historical SocietyBook - Craft, Dressmaking Made Easy, 1958
... Small white and grey book with picture of tape measure... and grey book with picture of tape measure and cotton reel ...Tawonga C.W.A. was involved in dressmaking and other home industries.The Tawonga branch of the C.W.A. commenced on the 7th Feb. 1946 and often combined activities with the other branches in the Kiewa Valley. The C.W.A. aimed to improve health, welfare and education for women and children in the country. This was achieved by getting together and exchanging ideas on dressmaking while providing for their families and the local community, possibly selling their products at fetes.Women living in Tawonga were mostly on farms and, in 1946, when the branch commenced would have been feeling more remote with WW11 having an effect on available workers and the well being of the women and children.Small white and grey book with picture of tape measure and cotton reel on the cover. It has 15 pages including the cover which is printed on too. It has general instructions for sewing. Held by 2 staplesCover: Woman's Realm presents / Dressmaking / made easy / Simple instructions and / step-by-step diagrams for / making your own clothes tawonga. country woman's association of victoria. dressmaking. woman's realm. c.w.a. -
Coal Creek Community Park & MuseumMeasuring tape
... 8681.1 - Metal measuring tape.... Korumburra gippsland 8681.1 - Metal measuring tape. Measuring tape ...8681.1 - Metal measuring tape. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - construction, Portland Harbour, n.d
... with a tape measure. Vehicle on left, tallow tank in background, metal... in foreground, in front of 2 workmen, one with a tape measure. Vehicle ...Port of Portland Authority Archivesport of portland archives, construction
