[Tape Measure] Jerry Mainil Ltd., Mini, In Box Blue, Metal Gold, Black

Object/Artifact

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Canadian Energy Museum

Side A of the tape measure, with box

Side A of the tape measure, with box

Name/Title

[Tape Measure] Jerry Mainil Ltd., Mini, In Box Blue, Metal Gold, Black

Entry/Object ID

2022.13.40

Tags

Mini Tape Measure, Tape Measure, Measuring Tape, Box, Gold, Blue, Black, White, Paper, Metal, Plastic, Park Avenue, USA, Jerry Mainil Ltd. Oilfield Construction, Oil, Oil Field, Oil Industry, Oilfield, Weyburn, Saskatchwan, Canada, Packaging

Description

A mini tape measure, in original box, branded to Jerry Mainil Ltd. Oilfield Construction, Weyburn. Tape Measure Body: A rectangular miniature tape measure, with a slightly curved top edge. The majority of the body is a bright gold-coloured metal with a brushed texture finish on Side A and B, while the edges are smooth, and the base is white plastic. On Side A is the sans serif black text "JERRY MAINIL LTD." (large), beneath which is "OILFIELD CONSTRUCTION; WEYBURN". Side B is blank. The tape end is positioned on the Front Edge (left side). There is not attachment point for a keychain or similar connection. Tape Measure: Length: 73in / 190mm; Width: 5mm Box: The box is a white card with a cyan/sky blue colouring. Side A and B are flat colour, with Side A having white serif text at the bottom reading "Park avenue", with a blackletter-style capital "P". The edges have alternating blue and white line patterning. The top edge has a white rectangle with the text "Park avenue" in the same font style as on Side A. The bottom edge has a narrower white rectangle with the san serif text "65 MADE IN U.S.A.". Old Description (Kelsey Steil, 5/24/2022): Small gold tape measure (a) in original box (b). Tape measure has black text on one side that reads: Jerry Mainil Ltd. / Oilfield Construction / Weyburn. Box is light blue with white stripes.

Collection

Bob Brooks Collection

Cataloged By

Danielle P. Lane

Category

Tape Measure
Branded Tools, Branded and Promotional Material

Acquisition

Accession

2022.13

Source or Donor

Bob Brooks

Acquisition Method

Found

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Park avenue

Time Period

20th Century

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Measure, Tape

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Rule, Retractable

Nomenclature Class

Weights & Measures T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 05: Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Tape Measure

Height

42 mm

Width

41.5 mm

Dimension Description

Box

Height

45 mm

Width

43 mm

Depth

10 mm

Material

Metal, Plastic, Paper

Color

Blue, White, Gold, Black

Condition

Reason for Exam

Accession

Overall Condition

Very Good

Condition Detail

Wear, Scratch, Frayed / Fraying, Dent

Date Examined

Aug 17, 2023

Examined By

Danielle P. Lane

Cleanliness

The box has a dark stain on in the lower-middle of Side B.

Surface

There are some light scratches on the tape measure's Side B, as well as pin-point dents across both sides of the tape measure. On the top edge is a small cluster of light-moderate dents. The surface of the box is moderately to heavily worn from handling and contact with other items. The blue print has worn off or become faded around the edges. Across the surface are light-moderate dents and scratches.

Materials

The corners of the box are work and the material of the card is frayed.

Mechanism

The tape mechanism works well, with relatively smooth withdrawal and retraction.

Created By

Danielle P. Lane

Create Date

July 15, 2023

Updated By

Danielle P. Lane

Update Date

March 20, 2025