Measure, Tape
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| Nom de l'objet : | Measure, Tape |
| Matériaux : | metal, cloth, leather, brass |
| Numéro d'accession : | BE2006.1.34 |
| Date de début de production : | 1920 |
| Description : | A round measuring tape enclosed in a round brown leather case. There is a brass crank handle in centre to rewind manually. The tape is fabric and graded in imperial measurement - inches. First 28 cm of fabric measuring tape are worn and in places only threads. Half bow tied in tape 13 cm from beginning end. Top and bottom of leather sides are sewn with machine stitches to the edges. Leather worn away in a few places near the stitching. Crank handle mechanism is loose in its socket. Marked on the crank handle is "66 feet. Universal Trade Mark". |
| Fonctions : | A tape measure or measuring tape is a flexible form of ruler. It consists of a ribbon of cloth, plastic, fiber glass, or metal strip with linear-measurement markings. Its flexibility allows for a measure of great length to be easily carried in pocket or toolkit and permits one to measure around curves or corners. This tape measure is the type used in construction and woodworking activities. This item was donated by Geoffrey Harris Sayers, who was born 23 April 1907 and died 25 November 1997. A retired businessman, he was the first child of Beverly and Annie Sayers (n‚e Harris). Geoffrey Sayers and his sisters, Dora Sayers Caro, and Barbara Sayers Larson donated Benares Historic House to the Ontario Heritage Foundation in 1969. It has operated as a museum under the City of Mississauga since 1995 and was officially transferred to Mississauga in 2000. Geoffrey Sayers and his wife Kathleen (n‚e Colloton) occupied Benares from 1969 until 1981. During that time, they acted as care takers of the estate on behalf of the Ontario Heritage Foundation. They kept a small display of artefacts in the kitchen, and opened up the house once a year to the public. He also maintained the Benares financial affairs in 1932 for Naomi and Mary, who were unable to do so themselves. |
| Hauteur : | 2.5000000000 |
| Largeur : | 11.0000000000 |
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| Ville de l'établissement : | Mississauga |
| Province de l'établissement : | Ontario |
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