1995.0006.337 Measuring tape
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Tool (Measuring tape)

  • Category:

    Tools

  • Creator (Role):

    James Chesterman (Maker)

  • Place of Origin:

    Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

  • Materials:

    Cloth; Linen; Leather; Brass

  • Museum Object Number:

    1995.0006.337


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Object Number

1995.0006.337

Object Name

Tool (Measuring tape)

Category

Tools

Credit Line/Donor

The Alexander Forbes Tool Collection

Creator (Role)

James Chesterman (Maker)

Place of Origin

Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Mark; Front, around center handle; "CHESTERMAN'S PATENT SHEFFIELD" followed by the letters "J C" set within a looping, heart shaped border
2. Mark; On front handle; "50F\T/" stamped incuse

Materials

Cloth; Linen; Leather; Brass

Dimensions (inches)

1.9 (H) , 4.25 (Diam)

Dimensions (centimeters)

4.7 (H) , 10.8 (Diam)

Object Description

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Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes

[Book] Roberts, Kenneth D. 1980 Some 19th Century English Woodworking Tools: Edge and Joiner Tools and Bit Braces.
For more information on James Chesterman, see page 332.