Tool - Tape Measure

Historical information

From the Betty McPhee sewing collection

Physical description

Cream 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.

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