Beer stein tape measure and thimble keep

Object/Artifact

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Name/Title

Beer stein tape measure and thimble keep

Entry/Object ID

2023.7.111

Description

Continental silver tape measure and thimble keep in shape of beer stein or tankard, with figural scenes wrapped around sides.

Collection

Linda Ford-Wallace Collection

Category

Tools

Acquisition

Accession

2023.7

Source or Donor

Linda Ford-Wallace Estate

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Makers Mark

Location

Bottom

Transcription

... JS (half illegible)

Lexicon

Getty AAT

Concept

tape measures

Material

Metal, Silver

Color

Bronze