Measure, Tape
Object number2018.130.1
Manufacturer
Master Rule Manufacturing Company, Inc.
OriginNew York, NY
MediumMetal
Credit LineGift of James W. Pry II
DescriptionTape measure premium. Circular silver metal casing. Front at center has circular brass-colored band framing green text and central screw. Retractable silver metal measuring tape located at 7:00 on the circular case. Measuring tape has chrome metal bent tab at end, and tape features black printed inch marks with numbers in black. Tape measure extends to 72 marked inches with approximately 4-5 inches beyond that are unmarked by numbers. DimensionsDiameter x Depth: 1.75 x 0.5 in. (4.4 x 1.3 cm)InscriptionsFront has green text at center "Isaly's / ICE CREAM / DAIRY PRODUCTS".
Measuring tape has black printed inch marks with numbers 1-72 in black.
MarksBlack printed text in the unmarked inches section at the very end of the tape: "MASTER RULE MFG. CO. INC. N.Y.C."
Black printed text between 5-6 inches "MADE IN U.S.A."
Historical NotesIsaly's tape measure giveaway gifted to donor James W. Pry II's mother Louise Crider Pry by Louise and Henry Isaly. Henry was the youngest son of William Isaly, the company’s founder. Louise Crider Pry went to high school in Mansfield with Henry and Louise. Henry Isaly and Louise Emery were married in 1928. They moved to Pittsburgh in 1929 to help open up an Isaly’s plant in the city. The company went on to open a factory on Boulevard of the Allies and many branch stores.
Previous owner
Louise Crider Pry
Related institution
Isaly's, LLC
Related person
Henry Isaly
Related person
Louise Isaly
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