Tape Measure - Edward Thomas

DESCRIPTION

TitleTape Measure - Edward ThomasObject TypePersonal EffectsDatec.1910DescriptionTape measure owned by Edward Haslam Thomas, surveyor.
Makers MarkAbbey and HockleyPlace of ProductionEnglandProvenance and SignifcanceEdward Haslam Thomas was born in 1864 at Shellharbour. After leaving school, he trained as a surveyor, eventually receiving his survey certificate and working as a mining surveyor.

Edward Thomas was the son of John Thomas, who operated one of the first store's in Shellharbour Village, and the grandson of William and Sarah Thomas, who came to Shellharbour in 1838 to work for Henry Osborne at Marshall Mount.DonorParton, Joyce

CHARACTERISTICS

MaterialMade of brass, copper and leather with flax tape.Dimensions11.5cm x 21.5cm x 2 5cm

CLASSIFICATION

PrimarySurveyingSecondaryTerrestial

CONNECTIONS

CollectionObjectsThomas, William and Sarah CollectionFamilyThomasPersonThomas, Edward HaslemRelated Item1988.1.9 Last edited by: Annette Charlton