Tape, Surveyor’s, 300

Tape, Surveyor's, 300
Tape, Surveyor's, 300

Description:

  • Object ID: ALSA 2007.21.03
  • Made by: Lufkin sold by Keuffel & Esser Co. NY
  • Model: Unknown.
  • Serial Number: Unknown.
  • Date Made: Unknown.
  • Approximate size: Unknown.
  • Accessories: Unknown.
  • Condition: poor

Commentary:

1/8 ” wide, 200 feet long, with the tape broken at approximately 0.3 foot . Tape marked with “KEUFFEL & ESSER CO. N.Y.” Reel marked with “LUFKIN” and “200 Ft”.

Source of Object: Donated by the Director of Surveys.

Notes: A second tape is part of the Society collection, AGHS 2024.02.03 (Terry Willis).

References: SourcVisit 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 19, 2024.