Tape measure and Reel

Object detail

Accession number

F207.2001

Maker

J Rabone and Sons Makers

Description

Surveyor's measuring tape, made by J. Rabone & Sons. The tape is a solid metal strip. There is a metal loop at the end of the tape. The reel that the tape is wound around is metal with remnants of black paint on it. There is a leather handle attached to the reel. There is a rotating handle on the opposite side of the reel to wind the tape.

Marks

J. RABONE & SONS / MAKERS / BIRMINGHAM / ENGLAND Maker's Mark

Media/Materials

Processed Material/Leather
Processed Material/Metal/Alloy/Steel

Credit Line

J Rabone and Sons Makers. Tape measure and Reel, F207.2001. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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Classification

Rule, Retractable Measure, Tape Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology Weights & Measures T&E

Production place

Birmingham West Midlands England Great Britain British Isles Europe Great Britain United Kingdom

Collection type

Tools Industrial Heritage Technology

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