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Image Not Available for 1 metal wind-up tape measure. lufkin 50 ft., made in usa. period - 1910-1930. 8.
1 metal wind-up tape measure. lufkin 50 ft., made in usa. period - 1910-1930. 8.
Image Not Available for 1 metal wind-up tape measure. lufkin 50 ft., made in usa. period - 1910-1930. 8.
Object Number 977-19-10/57783
Display Title 1 metal wind-up tape measure. lufkin 50 ft., made in usa. period - 1910-1930. 8.
Descriptions
Object Description 1 metal wind-up tape measure. Lufkin 50 ft., made in USA. period - 1910-1930. 8.7 x 2.4 cm., 133.9 gm.
Department Archaeological
Date 1910-1930
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Massachusetts / Norfolk County / Medfield / Medfield sewer
Dimensions Overall: 2.4 x 8.7 cm (15/16 x 3 7/16 in.) Overall, Weight: 133.9 g (0.134 kg)
Provenance
Provenance Institute for Conservation Archaeology, Harvard University (?)

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