Measure, Tape

Object number2010.27.20

OriginNeedham Heights, MA

Mediumcotton; metal

Credit LineGift of Jean Crawford

DescriptionBeige fabric tape measure with metal on edges. Black printed measurements on both obverse and reverse sides. Printed advertisement only on reverse.Dimensions0.5 x 79.5 in. (1.3 x 201.9 cm)
InscriptionsBlack printed measurements on both obverse and reverse sides.
MarksPrinted only on reverse, "A Customer will receive the maximum comfort and satisfaction from a union suit only when properly fitted. "Cater's Union Suits for Men" are accurately and uniformally sized in accord with / the Bureau of Standards. This tape has been prepared expressly for determining the proper size to sell a customer. We firmly believe it will pay you to use this in connection with each sale ; "THE WILLIAM CARTER COMPANY, Needham Heights, Mass. Sales Rooms- [list of locations follow, along with directions on how to measure properly]".
Historical NotesPart of a collection related to Lee and Cora Fell of Uniontown, Pennsylvania, and the Fell menswear store. Donor Jean Crawford's mother, Sara Michael, was a seamstress at the store and received these items upon the death of the Fells.

Previous owner Sara Michael

Related person Cora Asher Fell

Related person Lee Fell

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