[Tape Measure] Hill's Power Tongs Ltd., Ken Katarynchuck, Metal, Silver

Object/Artifact

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Canadian Energy Museum

Name/Title

[Tape Measure] Hill's Power Tongs Ltd., Ken Katarynchuck, Metal, Silver

Entry/Object ID

2025.14.52

Tags

Tape Measure, Mini Tape Measure, Measuring Tape, Metal, Silver, Zippo, Hills' Power Tongs, Red

Description

A mini tape measure branded to Hill's Power Tongs Ltd. Tape Measure Body: A rectangular miniature tape measure, with a slightly curved top edge. The majority of the body is a silver metal, while the base is grey plastic with debossed text reading, "Zippo", below which in smaller text is "NIAGRA FALLS, ONTARIO". On the front face, black text reads, "COMPLIMENTS OF KEN KATARYNCHUCK REPRESENTING HILL'S POWER TONGS LTD. BUS. 723-4810 RES. 693-2125". A red illustration of a power tong with small text placed on the side reading, "ECKEL". The sides are smooth, and the tape end is positioned on the left side. Tape Measure Length: 78.5 in / 199.39 cm ; Width: 10 mm

Collection

Rick & Carolyn VanEe

Cataloged By

Chloe Anna

Category

Tape Measure
Branded Tools, Branded and Promotional Material

Acquisition

Accession

2025.14

Source or Donor

Rick VanEe

Acquisition Method

Gift

Dimensions

Height

41 mm

Width

38 mm

Depth

13 mm

Created By

chloeanoe@gmail.com

Create Date

June 12, 2025

Updated By

chloeanoe@gmail.com

Update Date

June 17, 2025