[Tape Measure] McLeod Valley Casing Services Ltd., Mini, White Plastic, Blue Red

Object/Artifact

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Canadian Energy Museum

Name/Title

[Tape Measure] McLeod Valley Casing Services Ltd., Mini, White Plastic, Blue Red

Entry/Object ID

2022.13.43

Description

A mini tape measure branded to McLeod Valley Casing Services Ltd. Tape measure is irregular rectangular prism that when standing tapers slightly towards the top of the tape measure.The body of the tape measure is an ivory colored plastic all the way around. the bottom portion of the tape measure is raised all the way around about 2 mm and has a fake leather texture in the plastic. The bottom also has a black bottom to retract the tape measure automatically on the same side as the logo. The center of the tape has a raised circle that indents into the tape. This circle contains a semi circle sticker that covers the logo. The logo consists of a irregular rectangle where the longer sides bow out. the text McLEOD VALLEY CASING in large text and Services Ltd. in small text under it. In a bow shape following the curve of the rectangles side. under the text is the image of rig tongs in an outline art style with blue ink. Under the picture is curved text saying PEERS 693-3987 following the curve of the rectangle. Under the rectangle is the text "Vic Valley Operator" in red cursive text. The tape measure is in Metric and Imperial units. Old Description(Kelsey Steil, 5/24/2022): Small white tape measure. Advertisement in plastic window on one side. Blue illustration of power tongs and text: McLeod Valley Casing Services Ltd. Below in red text reads: Vic Valley Operators.

Collection

Bob Brooks Collection

Cataloged By

Kylee Semenoff

Category

Tape Measure
Branded Tools, Branded and Promotional Material

Acquisition

Accession

2022.13

Source or Donor

Bob Brooks

Acquisition Method

Found

Made/Created

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

Height

43 mm

Width

12 mm

Length

45 mm

Material

Plastic, Metal

Color

Ivory, Blue, Red, Black, White, Clear/Transparent

Condition

Reason for Exam

Accession

Overall Condition

Very Good

Condition Detail

Gouge, Scratch

Date Examined

Aug 24, 2023

Examined By

Kylee Semenoff

Surface

Top of tape measure has a distinctive gouge that starts at the crease where the plastic haves were fused together. Gouge comes to two distinct points midway to the other side. Clear plastic covering the logo has a scratch to the right of the red cursive text. running diagonal to the corners of the tape.

Mechanism

Tape pulls out stiffly but still seem s to retract fine with the button.

Created By

Danielle P. Lane

Create Date

July 19, 2023

Updated By

Danielle P. Lane

Update Date

March 20, 2025