Poppy seed head tape measure

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Date:1800 - 1899 (c.)

Description:A remarkable 19th century tape measure made from a very fragile poppy seed head. A length of pink silk tape is attached to a central wooden spindle.

Belonged to the Masefield family of Old Hall, Stone, Staffordshire.


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1030s
The Crown and Anchor, Stone
The Crown and Anchor, Stone

The thatched Crown and Anchor public house was built in 1675, but was severely damaged ...

1850s
Needlework sampler
Needlework sampler

Square punched card, embroidered in dark blue silk thread in cross-stitch, alphabet ...

1920s
Visit of Edward, Prince of Wales Visit to Stone
Visit of Edward, Prince of Wales Visit to Stone

View of Granville Square during a visit from the Prince of Wales, later Edward VIII, ...

1960s
Stone Branch, Cyclists' Touring Club, Stone
Stone Branch, Cyclists' Touring Club, Stone

The Stone Section of the North Staffordshire District Association of the Cyclists' ...

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Creators: ( Photographer ) Staffordshire County Council - Creator

Donor ref:73.051.0013 (37/21524)

Source: Staffordshire Museum Service

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