tape measure

Maker
Rabone, John, & Sons
Description
Shiny metal measuring tape, with round body and rectangular base. Pop out handle to rewind tape. Cardboard box, 8.5 cms square, with blue lining. Wrapped around with sellotape.
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Department
Object
Maker
Production place
Birmingham/West Midlands/England
Signature & date
inscription:tape:"County and burgh of Stirling/ John Rabone & Sons - Birmingham, England"
printing:box lid:"Glasgow"
Associated person
Associated notes
Used by the joint committee for the county of Stirling.
Each burgh provided a part of the equipment which was
based in Stirling and toured the whole county.
Measurement type, part and reading
Dimensions:tape measure - Part tape measure:H 7cm (H 2 3/4")
Dimensions:0 - Whole:W 7.2cm (W 2 13/16")
Dimensions:0 - Whole:D 6.5cm (D 2 9/16")
Accession number
1996-027-008

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