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McDowell Co.

tape measure

Description

Maker

McDowell Co. (American, early 20th century), manufacturer

Title

tape measure

Year

ca. 1905

Medium

  • cotton

Materials/Techniques

Techniques

  • cotton

Materials

cotton

Credit / Object Number

Credit

Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Gamache

Object Number

62.099.1I

Type

  • Tools

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McDowell Co. (American, early 20th century), manufacturer
tape measure, ca. 1905
cotton
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Gamache 62.099.1I

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