Measuring tape used at 1936 Olympic Games
Object Type
Sporting equipment/Scoring equipment/Tape Measure
Date Used
1936
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Object Detail
Brief Description
1936 Olympic Games retractable 10 metre tape measure used by Doris Carter. Case is brown leather and retractable tape is metal. On winding device is brass fitting with engraved 1936 Olympic Games emblem, comprising of a bell with eagle and the interlinked Olympic rings. In raised lettering is 'BESTE HARTLEDER-KAPSEL'.
Measurements
0 - Whole: H: 37 W: 80 D: 80mm (H: 1 7/16 W: 3 1/8 D: 3 1/8")
Associated Event
Associated Person
Date Used
1936
Place Used
Location
On display
Registration No
1986.1004
Credit Line
Kindly donated to the Australian Gallery of Sport and Olympic Museum by Doris Carter OBE
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