A sycamore transfer decorated tape measure in the form of a bell with conch shell decoration; another in the form of a bottle, with a view of STATE CAPITOL HARTFORD, CON.; and an ornamentally turned rosewood tape measure. (3)

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A sycamore transfer decorated tape measure in the form of a bell with conch shell decoration; another in the form of a bottle, with a view of STATE CAPITOL HARTFORD, CON.; and an ornamentally turned rosewood tape measure. (3)

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Item 1.
A similar example is illustrated, Antique Sewing Tools and Tales, Barbara Gullers, 1992, page 48.

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