Measure, Tape
Object number2014.100.4
Manufacturer
Zippo Manufacturing Company
Date1963
OriginBradford, PA
MediumMetal/Rubber/Plastic
Credit LineGift of Robert Siedlarski
DescriptionSilver metal Zippo tape measure. Generally shaped like a Zippo lighter, i.e., a rounded rectangle. Faces are matte, three edges are reflective silver, and bottom is gray plastic or rubber. Metal tape measure extends from bottom corner for approximately 71 inches.Dimensions1.688 x 1.5 x 0.5 in. (4.3 x 3.8 x 1.3 cm)InscriptionsOne face has green and yellow details and text "JL / MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT / PITTSBURGH WORKS / Safety Achievement / 1963".
Other face has USS (United States Steel) logo.
Tape is gray metal with black inch markings and text "INCH" and "KEEP CLEAN".
MarksUnderside has raised text "ZIPPO / MANUFACTURING CO. BRADFORD. PA."
Tape has text "ZIPPO" and "MADE IN U.S.A."
Historical NotesPart of a collection related to the donor Robert Siedlarski's father's work in the mills. The donor's father worked in the J&L steel mill Pittsburgh Works after serving with the Army in WWII. He started out in labor gang and worked his way up in the mill until retirement. During WWII, he was captured in northern Africa and ended up in Germany. Also during the war, he shipped into Iran before moving out to northern Africa.
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