Measure, Tape : 2001.14.003

Collection:

Juneau—Douglas City Museum

Object ID:

2001.14.003

Accession#:

2001.14

Credit Line:

Donated by Emily Logan.

Object Name:

Measure, Tape

Title:

Folding Metal Tape Measure

Date:

1940

Description:

Silver folded metal tape measure, in inches, which are divided up to 1/16". About every 6 inches, ruler is hinged so it can be unfolded for measuring. Inscription: "NO. 1216 / THE LUFKIN CO. / SAGINAW, MICH. / MADE IN U.S.A.". Edges where ruler unfolds are reinforced w/ brass. Numbers & hash marks are engraved and filled with black ink. Ruler is 7.75 inches by 1 inch folded.

Notes:

Used by donor's father—in—law, Grant Logan who worked in AJ Mine during 1940s. He probably used it outside of work.

Search Terms:

T&E
Mining

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Folding Metal Tape Measure

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