Surveying Instrument Collection
Maker |
Chesterman, England |
Model |
100 feet |
Serial Number |
N/A |
Dimensions |
Diameter 110mm, 100 feet long |
Image |
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Description |
This steel measuring tape used by surveyors, builders and architects for measuring distances between two points, consists of a long narrow steel strip (about 12mm wide) which is wound into a flat circular enclosed reel covered in leather. The tape is graduated in imperial units (feet and inches) and is engraved at 100 inch intervals. The total length of the tape is 100 feet (approximately 30 metres). The winding handle located on the side of the case is used to wind or unwind the tape, and folds down on top of the case when the tape is not in use. |
History & comments |
Steel tapes usually last longer than the ordinary linen kind and they do not alter their lengths quite so easily, but, like linen tapes, they should not be used for very accurate measurements. |
Conservation |
In its spherical leather coated hardcover case |
Condition |
Good |
Remarks |
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Dates |
Manufactured in 1900 (approx). Catalogued in 1997 |