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Tool - Carved ivory tape measure, Ivory tape measure, 1840-1860's

Historical information

Prior to the development of standardized tape measures, tapes such as these were marked by hand.

Physical description

Hand carved ivory tape measure with faded blue silk ribbon hand marked. Decorative ivory spindle to rewind the tape.

Subjects

References

  • The History of Needlework Tools and Accessories. Sylvia Groves (Page 42) ISBN/ISSN: 9780715359136
  • Illustrated History of Needlework Tools. Gay Ann Rogers (Page 123) ISBN/ISSN: 0-7195-4021-6
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