Accession No

TEMP.03287


Description

Mauchline or tartan ware sewing tape measure. Cylindrical in shape with small, globular turning handle at top. Green tartan pattern with 'McNeil' in gold lettering. Blue satin ribbon inside.


Place

Europe; British Isles


Period

Post Medieval 19th century


Source


Department

Arch


Reference Numbers

TEMP.03287


Cultural Affliation


Material

Wood; Fibre; Silk


Local Term


Measurements

22mm x 35mm


Events

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)
Mauchline or tartan ware sewing tape measure. Cylindrical in shape with small, globular turning handle at top. Green tartan pattern with 'McNeil' in gold lettering. Blue satin ribbon inside.
Event Date 17/1/2025
Author: Heather Donoghue


Conservation (Freezing)
CON.2025.6153 | Freezing
Event Date 5/3/2025
Author: Kirsty Kernohan


FM:323395

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