Measure tape - Hockley Abby - John Rabone & Sons

Title

Measure tape - Hockley Abby - John Rabone & Sons

Subject

Measure

Description

A linen tape measure with a brown leather case. The round case has a brass winding handle on one side with " 66 F " impressed in it. " HOCKLEY ABBEY " is moulded in the leather around the handle with three triangles and "John Rabone and Sons made in England" . The tape measure itself is linen and has inches on one side and chain links on the other side. Leather attached to end of tape features "Rabone made in England"
A metal ring is attached to end of the tape.

Identifier

2013-0214

Location

Tools of the game - Measure collection

Physical Dimensions

12cm diameter x 3cm

Materials

Leather case, linen tape, brass handle and metal ring.

Condition

Good

Cataloguer

Sue Page

Files

2013-0214sm.jpg

Collection

Citation

“Measure tape - Hockley Abby - John Rabone & Sons,” TSB Bank Bowls New Zealand Museum, accessed April 27, 2024, https://tsbbankbowlsmuseum.omeka.net/items/show/199.