Description:
- Object ID: ALSA 2007.22.01
- Made by: Lufkin Rule Co. of Canada
- Model: Unknown
- Serial Number: Unknown.
- Date Made: Unknown.
- Approximate size: Diameter of case 7 cm.
- Accessories: The tape and case are stored in a 75 X 75 mm. cardboard box marked I.R.O 8.25 on top.
- Condition: Good
Commentary:
This metal 50-foot long measuring tape is 1/4 inches or 6.5 mm. wide and fully-graduated in tenths and hundredths of a foot.
The case of the tape is embossed on the handle side: THE LUFKIN RULE CO.OF CANADA LTD, 50 FT , and WINDSOR, ONT. CMH is scratched on the handle. On the side opposite of the handle is: THE HUGHES-OWENS CO. LTD. MONTREAL WINNIPEG TORONTO.
This tape would probably have been used to measure short distances, for example to buildings and other objects to be located and plotted on maps or plans. It would not have been used to measure property boundaries .
Source of Object: Donated by R. McCutcheon, ALS (Estate of).
Notes: The Society has one other in their collection, ALSA 2007.22.02. also donated by R. McCutcheon, ALS (Estate of).
References: Visit articles Chaining – an Art and a Science, The Gunter’s Chain is Replaced by the Steel Band Chain and Pain or Panacea – Chains to Feet to Metres for additional information.
Description by: Entered by Ed Titanich on December 18, 2024.