Handy Wyteface 8 Ft, retractable metal tape measure made by Keuffel & Esser Co., n.d., ca. 1945-1965.
Entry/Object ID
2009.006.0023
Description
Tape measure, Handy Wyteface 8 Ft, retractable metal made by Keuffel & Esser Co., no date, circa 1945-1965. 1/2"wide x eight foot long printed (black ruling on white) metal tape (marked Disston; presumed replacement) with spring retraction; in 2" square (rounded top corners) x 5/8" thick case; case bright silver metal with relief letters on one side of K+E logo and company name.; mounted plate on other side with model name.
Corresponds to product number 7408-8.
Wyteface was trade mark brand of K+E. K+E factory was in Hoboken during the estimated period of when it was made.
Acquisition
Accession
2009.006
Source or Donor
Lukacs, Claire
Acquisition Method
Gift
Credit Line
Museum Collections. Gift of a friend of the Museum.
