Historical information

Early surveying, especially for measuring land was often done in links. One link equated to 7.92 inches long, which is 20.12 centimeters, or one percent of a chain, which is 66 feet, or 2,011 centimetres long.

Physical description

A vintage Rabone tape measure in a brown leather case with a brass winding handle.The tape has a length of 66 feet, the length of a chain. One side of the tape is marked in inches and the reverse side is marked in links

Inscriptions & markings

On the tape: "John Rabone & Co Hockley Made in England"