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Micrometer

Object number2012.102.1 a-d

Manufacturer L.S. Starrett Company

Manufacturer American Can Company

Datec. 1980

OriginAthol, MA

MediumSteel; Paper; Ink

Credit LineGift of Joyce A. Gracey

DescriptionSteel micrometer with box and inspection certificate.Dimensions(a) Height: 3.375 ; Width: .5 ; Circum: .75
(b) Length: 4.375 ; W: 1.625 ; Depth: 1
(c) L: 4.25 ; 1.375 ; Dp: 1
(d) L: 4 ; W: 2
Inscriptions(a)
Bottom: Hand-engraved: "RC".

(b)
Bottom line of white printed maker text has handwritten in black marker over top: "GAGE-5420".

(c)
Handwritten on base: "6669".
Marks(a)
Top: "THE L.S.STARRETT CO. / ATHOL, MASS. U.S.A." ; "STAINLESS".

Bottom: "CANCO / GAGE 5420" ; "200".

(b)
White print: "Starrett" ; Label: "American Can Company / 1 No. 5420 Can Seam Micrometer / THE L.S.STARRETT COMPANY ATHOL, MASSACHUSETTS, U.S.A.".

(d)
"The tool you have purchased is the finest quality available. / Starrett / accuracy, finish and design standards are known and respected / world-wide. I have inspected this tool to requirements designed / to protect out work and reputation. / [printed signature] Donald E MacEv... INSPECTOR / THE L.S. STARRETT COMPANY, Athol, Mass. 01331, U.S.A. / Form 804 / THIS TOOL IS AMERICAN MADE / INSPECTION CERTIFICATE".
Historical NotesAmerican Can Company gage belonged to Emma Haberland, a Double Seam Inspector in the 1970s and 1980s at the H.J. Heinz Company plant.

Previous owner Emma Haberland

Previous owner Joyce Gracey

Related institution H. J. Heinz Company (founded 1888)

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