Name/Title
Measuring tapeEntry/Object ID
2018.1.14Description
Measuring tape for fitting a "unionsuit."Context
The “unionsuit” which the tape measure refers to is a type of men’s undergarment that was popular (and fashionable) around the early 1920s. An example of this type of undergarment can be found in the Museum at FIT’s collection (73.32.1).Collection
Glee Krueger CollectionMade/Created
Manufacturer
Henderson & ErvinTime Period
20th CenturyPlace
Address
285 Madison AvenueCity
New YorkState/Province
New YorkCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North AmericaInscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Inscription, LabelTranscription
ROCKINCHAIR - the ‘Two-Piece Unionsuit’. This tape measure for use with Rockinchair Size Indicator. For FIT in a Unionsuit 3 Measurements are necessary - Chest, Waist and Trunk. For Trunk Measurement draw tape over right shoulder under coat, down back, through crotch and up front to meet tape at shoulder.Dimensions
Height
1.1 cmWidth
198.5 cmLocation
Box
Box 25Cabinet
Object CabinetRoom
Studio
