Tape, Surveyor’s, 300 Feet

Tape, Surveyor's, 300

Description:

  • Object ID: ALSA 2007.21.03
  • Made by: Keuffel & Esser Co. NY
  • Model: Unknown.
  • Serial Number: Unknown.
  • Date Made: Unknown.
  • Approximate size:  
  • Accessories: None
  • Condition: Poor

Commentary:

This tape is 1/8 ” wide, 200 feet long   The tape is marked “KEUFFEL & ESSER CO. N.Y.” The reel is marked “LUFKIN” and “200 Ft”.

The tape is broken at approximately the 0.3 foot mark,

Source of Object: Donated by the Director of Surveys.

Notes: The society has one other 300 foot tape AGHS 2024.02.03 (Terry Willis).

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 19, 2024.