Measure, Tape
Object number2011.15.10
Manufacturer
The Luhklin Rule Company
Date1930-1939
OriginSaginaw, MI
Mediumsteel
Credit LineGift of Ronald J. Lotz
DescriptionMetal tape measure with measurements in inches; beginning part of the tape is blank and protrudes out of edge of case. Tape encased within circular leather case.Dimensions8.5 x 0.625 x 4.25 x 14 in. (21.6 x 1.6 x 10.8 x 35.6 cm)Inscriptions
MarksEmbossed on side of case, " "CHALLENGE" / STEEL TAPE / MADE IN U.S.A."
Embossed on opposite side, "THE LUHKLIN RULE CO. / SAM / 100 FT / SAGINAW, MICH. U.S.A."
Historical NotesPart of a collection of blacksmith tools made and used by donor Ronald J. Lotz's grandfather, Joseph M. Lejeune, while employed at Jones and Laughlin Steel Company in the South Side. Lejeune was born February 1875 in Alsace-Lorraine, France. In 1886, he left France with his family and settled in the South Side of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. By age 13, he was employed as a water boy at J&L Steel and continued working there for the next 55 years. He worked in steel production and fabrication and made many of the tools in this collection.
Previous owner
Joseph M. Lejeune
(French, born 1875)
Related institution
Jones and Laughlin Steel Company
On View
Not on view
1930-1939
Master Rule Manufacturing Company, Inc.
Swinston Company
1918-1988
William Carter Company
