Sad iron measuring tape

Object/Artifact

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Name/Title

Sad iron measuring tape

Entry/Object ID

2023.7.108

Description

Tape measure in shape of sad iron, with hand crank retraction. Measurements in Inches and centimeters. Illegible cursive words and numbers etched on bottom.

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, Fabric

Color

Silver, Brown