[Tape Measure] Lynx Tool Company, Mini, Metal Silver, White Red

Object/Artifact

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Canadian Energy Museum

Side A

Side A

Name/Title

[Tape Measure] Lynx Tool Company, Mini, Metal Silver, White Red

Entry/Object ID

2022.13.38

Tags

Lynx Tool Company, Tape Measure, Measuring Tape, Mini Tape Measure, Measuring Tool, Tool, Silver, White, Red, Metal, Plastic

Description

A mini tape measure, branded to Lynx Tool Company. Tape Measure Body: A miniature tape measure, with a metal body in a round design, and a ball-chain attachment. The tape measure has branding on Side A, in the form of a white plastic disc. On the disc is the red stylised text logo for "Lynx", below which is the red sans serif text "Tool Company". Side B is blank. On the left edge is the end of the tape, and on the top edge is a tape through which is attached a short length of ball-chain. This tape measure does not have a locking mechanism. The tape has measurements for millimetres and inches on one side, and 100TH-Inch and centimetre diameter measurements on the other side. Tape Measure: Length: 38.75in / 97cm; Width: 6mm Keychain: Ball-chain, 45mm length (looped). Old Description (Kelsey Steil, 5/24/2022): Small circular tape measure with beaded chain attached. Advertisement on one side in white with red text: Lynx Tool Company.

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

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

40 mm

Width

32 mm

Depth

12 mm

Material

Metal, Plastic

Color

Silver, White, Red

Condition

Reason for Exam

Accession

Overall Condition

Good

Condition Detail

Scratch, Dent, Blistering

Date Examined

Jul 28, 2023

Surface

Light to moderate scratching throughout the surface. Most notably, a fine diagonal scratch in the bottom-left of Side A, and small scratches throughout Side B.

Materials

Some small points of either denting or blistering throughout the metal surface.

Notes

Some manufacturing imperfections are also present on the metal of the body, notably a rough circular patch on the bottom edge; and a rough circular patch in the bottom-left on the edge (above the tape's end).

Created By

Danielle P. Lane

Create Date

July 15, 2023

Updated By

Danielle P. Lane

Update Date

March 20, 2025