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John Rabone & Sons Ltd (Manufacturer)

tailor's trouser stick, curved, topped with brass at each end; one straight edge (bevelled), one curved edge; marked off in inches on front and in 1/16, 1/8 etc of a yard on back. Used by cutter in tailor's workshop for pattern making

Collection Area

Social & Cultural History

Item Number

F03.6.1

Historical Associations

Associated Person/Body: Sallis, John
Association Type: Use
Date: 1910 - 1930
Place: Penrhiwceiber

Creation/Production

John Rabone & Sons Ltd
Role: Manufacturer
Place: Birmingham
Period: 20th century (early)

Acquisition

Donation

Measurements

Length (cm): 114
Width (cm): 5
Width (cm): 2.5

Material

Wood
Metal

Location

In store

Classification

TOOLS (TAILORING)
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