Gauge, leather thickness, made by Turner. Used at R. Neumann & Co., Hoboken, N.J. No date of manufacture, ca. 1950-1970. Used at Neumann up to early 1990s.
Gauge, leather thickness, made by Turner. Used at R. Neumann & Co., Hoboken, N.J. No date of manufacture, ca. 1950-1970. Used at Neumann up to early 1990s.
Entry/Object ID
2014.070.2004
Description
Leather thickness gauge made by Turner. Used at R. Neumann & Co., Hoboken, N.J. No date of manufacture, ca. 1950-1970. Used at Neumann up to early 1990s.
Metal (cast aluminum or magnesium frame), 1-1/2" throat, 5/8" measuring range. Scale calibrated for reading measurements in millimeters (mm) and ounces (oz.)
Date range of manufacture is an estimate. Cast handle: Turner; Made in U.S.A. Stamped in on Made in U.S.A. side: "H" in a circle. End stamped: 989.
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A typical measuring tool used in the tannery operations and leather processing and manufacturing areas of the R. Neumann & Co. plant. Object is from Neumann business premises courtesy of the Bernheim Family.
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device / measurement /
