Historical information

Commemorating Prince Albert's death, while also showing technological advances of thinner glass and the spring activated retractor rewinding the tape.
Tools made to commemorate events such as the Prince's death are valuable for providing the date and social events of the time.

Significance

Tools with known dates are important for marking the history of the tool, its technology and the times.

Physical description

Circular brass tape measure cover commemorating 1861 death of Prince Albert. Portrait on front, Inscription on back. Both front and back glass covered. Spring rewind mechanism. Narrow cotton tape, End pull and first 1/4 missing.

Inscriptions & markings

In memory of His Royal Highness Albert, Prince Consort, Duke of Saxony, Etc Etc. Within outer circle band "Born August 26, 1819. Died December 14, 1861.'
On side next to opening: :"3 ft Patent'