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Measuring tape
A small circular measuring tape made from tin. According to the inscription on the measuring tape, it belonged to a Griffith Davies who worked at the ‘Quarry Offices’, Llanberis, possibly Dinorwig Quarry offices. The date 1884 is also inscribed on the measuring tape, suggesting it was used during the late 19th century.
Collection Area
Industry
Item Number
2008.4/1
Historical Associations
Association Type: Slate quarries
Date: 1884
Place: Dinorwic slate quarries
Acquisition
donation, 7/1/2008
Measurements
diameter
(mm): 37
Height
(mm): 14
Material
Tin
Textile
Location
In store
Classification
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