Bird measuring tape

Object/Artifact

-

BLUE: The TATTER Textile Library

Name/Title

Bird measuring tape

Entry/Object ID

2023.7.319

Description

Gilt metal tape measure in shape of a small bird, with a worm in its mouth. Red gem eyes and a turquoise celluloid egg on its back. Retractable crank tape with measurements in inches and centimeters.

Collection

Linda Ford-Wallace Collection

Category

Tools

Acquisition

Accession

2023.7

Source or Donor

Linda Ford-Wallace Estate

Lexicon

Getty AAT

Concept

tape measures

Material

Metal, Celluloid

Color

Brass, Turquoise, Red