Coquilla nut tape measure

Object/Artifact

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Name/Title

Coquilla nut tape measure

Entry/Object ID

2023.7.10

Description

19th century coquilla nut tape measure in acorn form with ivory spindle.

Collection

Linda Ford-Wallace Collection

Category

Tools

Acquisition

Accession

2023.7

Source or Donor

Linda Ford-Wallace Estate

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1875

Lexicon

Getty AAT

Concept

tape measures

Material

Coquilla nut, Fabric, Ivory