Description:
- Object ID: ALSA 2018.01.10
- Made by: Lufkin Rule Co., Canada, Ltd.
- Model: Unknown
- Serial Number: Unknown.
- Date Made: Circa 1907.
- Approximate size: in reel: 2.5 cm (w) X 18 cm in diameter
- Accessories: None
- Condition: Good
Commentary:
Tape, 1/8″ wide metal link chain, 300 links long.
The tape is graduated in links. The first link is graduated in tenths of a link.The tape is embossed with “THE LUFKIN RULE CO., CANADA, LTD.” and stamped “NRL 1609”.
The tape is contained in a metal reel held in a wooden frame 24 cm (l) X 4 cm (w). A chromed folding winding handle is on one side of the frame and a leather hand holder is on the other side. The wooden frame is marked “LUFKIN MADE IN USA.”
The Lufkin Rule Company in 1890 introduced the first steel measuring tape produced in the United States. The Lufkin Rule Company and the Chesterman Company dominated the manufacture of surveyor’s tapes used in Canada. A similar looking tape is in a 1907, Bausch, Lomb, Saegmuller Co. catalogue.
This tape was part of a collection of monuments and survey artifacts belonging to C.H. Weir ALS#164.
Source of Object: Donated by Steve Dixon, WSP Geomatics
Notes: The Society has only one in their collection.
References: Visit article Pain or Panacea – Chains to Feet to Metres for additional information.
Description by: Entered by Ed Titanich on December 17, 2024.