Name/Title
"Eslon" Sewing Tape Measure, dual inch/centimetre scaleEntry/Object ID
2025.1.404Description
Flexible dressmaker's/tailor's tape measure, coiled. Marked in inches (black, one face) and centimetres (red, to 150 cm) with a printed "60 in." marker; metal end-tabs with grommets at each end. Branded "Eslon" (stamped on one metal end-tab), with a printed "JAPAN" line stamped on the other metal end-tab.Use
Belonged to María A. Arús Caraballo. An identical one was owned by Gertrudis Caraballo GálvezCollection
The Cabrera Arús family collection, María A. Arús Caraballo collectionMade/Created
Manufacturer
Sekisui Jushi CorporationPlace
Country
JapanContinent
AsiaEdition
Brand: "Eslon" (stamped on the metal end-tab)Notes
"ESLON" is the Sekisui group's long-standing trade name for its PVC/plastics lines; Sekisui Jushi marketed ESLON fiberglass and PVC-coated measuring tapes (dressmaker's tapes, survey tapes) for export.Inscription/Signature/Marks
Notes
Metal end-tabs: "Eslon"; "JAPAN"
Tape face: inch scale (black numerals); centimetre scale to 150 (red numerals); "60 in." markerParts
Tape measure / cinta métrica (flexible dressmaker's measuring tape); dual imperial/metric scale.Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
María A. Arús CaraballoNotes
ownerRelated Places
Place
City
HavanaCountry
CubaRegion
Caribbean, Central AmericaNotes
acquisition, usePlace
Country
JapanContinent
AsiaNotes
productionCreated By
María A. Cabrera ArúsCreate Date
July 5, 2026Updated By
María A. Cabrera ArúsUpdate Date
July 13, 2026
