Vintage 1910 Mauchline Tartanware Measuring Tape Maileg Dogs & Puppies recessed handles

recessed handles

Made in Pennsylvania nearly a hundred years ago

One of life's nostalgia ambiance moments

Weighing under four pounds yet strong enough to bear more than two hundred fifty

a popular motif and color scheme representative of the periord

Vintage 1910 Mauchline Tartanware Measuring Tape Maileg Dogs & Puppies recessed handlesA charming example of Scottish Mauchline ware, this early 20th century measuring tape is crafted from sycamore wood and decorated in the Stuart clan tartan. The surface is stamped McDonald in gold leaf, a personalized detail that reflects the popularity of tartanware souvenirs and accessories during the late Victorian and Edwardian periods. Designed for use in a dressmaker's or haberdasher's workbox, the case conceals a flexible woven silk measuring