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Tool (for needlework) (Tape measure)
1890-1910
Category
Textiles (Needlework)
Place of Origin
United States; North America
Materials
- Brass
- Cotton
- Paint
- Silverplate on brass
Museum Object Number
2012.0024.095
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Davison B. Hawthorne
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Object Number
2012.0024.095
Object Name
Tool (for needlework) (Tape measure)
Category
Textiles (Needlework)
Place of Origin
United States; North America
Date
1890-1910
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Mark
Location: Side
Inscription: [molded into body] "I MADE / KENTUCKEY (sic) / FAMOUS / IN A MEASURE"
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Brass
- Cotton
- Paint
- Silverplate on brass
Techniques
- Stamped
Dimensions (inches)
1.969 (H) x 0.472 (W) x 1.299 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
5 (H) x 1.2 (W) x 3.3 (L)
Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes
Book: Thompson, Helen. Sewing Tools and Trinkets: Collector's identification and value guide (Vol 2).
• Three tapes from the same series pictured on pg 122Book: Rogers, Gay Ann. 1983 An Illustrated History of Needlework Tools.
• Pictured pg 133Other: Killian, Jackie. Kay Hawthorne Collection of Needlework Tools.