Antique Celluloid Sewing Tape Measure ‘Flounder Fish'

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This sewing tape measure is illustrated in the reference book "Collecting Figural Tape Measures”  It is celluloid and the provenance is Germany. The tape extends and retracts with ease.  Tape is stamped Germany.

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If you are bidding on multiple items that close on the same day -- like items can be combined into one shipment. Please wait for me to adjust your final invoice so that you do not pay separate shipping on items that can be combined. Books, thimbles and needlework tools cannot be combined. Books ship separately.

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