Vintage 1910 Mauchline Tartanware Measuring Tape Hand Towels smooth handle

smooth handle

unique styling

Ranging from the beginning of the twentieth century to the present day

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Vintage 1910 Mauchline Tartanware Measuring Tape Hand Towels smooth handleA 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