Accession Number

2008.005.008

Description

A painted brass and linen tape measure in the form of treadle-type sewing machine, the wheel and treadle movable, the tape marked in increments of inches and exiting its storage compartment through a drawer in the back.

Narrative

Novelty tape measures were popular items among sewers during the 19th Century. This is one of several novelty-type tape measures in The Castle Society's collection. 

History of Use

Unknown

Date

circa 1880

Dimensions

5.5 x 4.5 cm

Material

Metal, brass; Paint, powder

Technique

Embossed; Handmade; Painted