Details
Object ID 000313
Object Name Tape Measure Leather
Object Desc Windable 50ft fabric tape measure in a leather and brass case. Markings show the tape measure to be manufactured in Sheffield by Chesterman. Features a brass winder.
Collection General Collection
Accession # SHENE.2021.05
Alternate ID E0025
General Category History
Category Police Service
Source National Emergency Services Museum
Source Category Purchase
Accession Date JAN 6,2021
Credit/Acknowledgement
Location 0F-03
Object Date 19th Centry Policing
Start Year Range late 1800s
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Status On Display
Object Keywords police,policing,csi,forensics,detective,
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Conditions
Date JAN 6,2021
Summary GOOD
Assessor HR
Notes Some wear and tear on leather casing. Some oxidisation on brass winder but this will be treated. The tape itself is slightly fragile and has some tearing further up. I would advise that the tape is only pulled out a few inches to demonstrate the object.