Description:
- Object ID: ALSA 2007.28.05
- Made by: Unknown.
- Model: 100 ft.
- Serial Number: Unknown.
- Date Made: Unknown..
- Approximate size: 18 cm. diameter
- Accessories: Leather strap
- Condition: good
Commentary:
100 Foot A.L.S. Standard Steel Tape and reel with a leather handle and a leather thong used by Charlie Weir.
1. On the foot side of the steel tape is marked “APEM-257 A.L.S. STANDARD FEET”.
2. On the link side of the steel tape is marked “A.L.S. STANDARD LINKS”.
3. On the metal handle side of the reel is marked: C H Weir 100 on chain = 100.003 10551 – 123rd street Ed.
4. On the leather carrying handle side of the reel is marked: “C.H. Weir 10551 – 123rd Street EDMONTON Actual 100.003 100′ on chain”.
Source of Object: Donated by Charlie Weir, ALS.
Notes: A number of ALS Standard Tapes are part of the collection, ALSA 2007.28.06 (Weir), ALSA 2010.08.01 (Bright), ALSA 2008.04.04 (Breton), ALSA 2012.04.02 (Muirhead), ALSA 2015.01.11 (Walker), and AGHS 2024.01.01 (Armfelt) .
References: Visit articles Chaining – an Art and a Science and The Gunter’s Chain is Replaced by the Steel Band Chain for additional information.
Description by: Entered by Ed Titanich on December 16, 2024.