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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