Accession No
TEMP.03286
Description
Tunbridge ware sewing tape measure in shape of a cotton reel with red ribbon. Octagonal centre in geometric inlay with flared, plain, wooden top and bottom. Linear slit in one side with red satin ribbon extending from interior; marked on one side with inch measurements, terminating in metal end stop.
Place
Europe; British Isles; England
Period
Post Medieval 19th century
Source
Department
Arch
Reference Numbers
TEMP.03286
Cultural Affliation
Material
Wood; Fibre; Silk; Metal
Local Term
Measurements
30mm x 34mm
Events
Description (Labels & Markings)
Handwritten on base of object: 'A [possible price, illegible]'
Event Date
Author: Heather Donoghue
Context (Display)
Object previously mounted on display board of hardboard, with metal wire.
Event Date
Author: Heather Donoghue
Context (Related Documents)
See 'Report on Collections Research and Cataloguing Project on Post Medieval 'To Be Disposed Of' Material' by David Kay in the archive (Doc.474) for background information.
Event Date 2019
Author: Heather Donoghue
Description (Physical description)
Tunbridge ware sewing tape measure in shape of a cotton reel with red ribbon. Octagonal centre in geometric inlay with flared, plain, wooden top and bottom. Linear slit in one side with red satin ribbon extending from interior; marked on one side with inch measurements, terminating in metal end stop.
Event Date 17/1/2025
Author: Heather Donoghue
Conservation (Freezing)
CON.2025.6153 | Freezing
Event Date 5/3/2025
Author: Kirsty Kernohan
FM:323394
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