"Measuregraph" dry goods measurer. Grey metal body with traces of black paint still evident. Round white dial on top indicated yardage passed through rollers. Rectangular window of unknown function. Measurer mounted to counter with a slide-on bracket running perpendicular to body of machine. Spring-action blade nicks edge of fabric so it can be torn at correct yardage.
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Height:26.3 cm, Length/Circumference:23 cm, Width/Diameter: 19 cm
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Fort Bend Museum
Since 1967, the Museum has preserved and interpreted state and county history. It provides a glimpse into life on the Brazos River through exhibit galleries, home museums, and a walking tour of historic Richmond. Among the Museum's materials are photos of prohibitionist Carrie A. Nation and "Mother of Texas" Janne Long.
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"Measuregraph" dry goods measurer. Grey metal body with traces of black paint still evident. Round white dial on top indicated yardage passed through rollers. Rectangular window of unknown function. Measurer mounted to counter with a slide-on bracket running perpendicular to body of machine. Spring-action blade nicks edge of fabric so it can be torn at correct yardage.
Physical Description
Height:26.3 cm, Length/Circumference:23 cm, Width/Diameter: 19 cm
Notes
Items purchased into permanent collection except for 1999.008 035-036, portriats of M/M Slavin. These were placed on an annually renewable loan. Collection all came from Thompson's Store, which was first opened ca.1865-1870 by T.W. Jones. Store remained in continuous use until 1980s oil bust.
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Fort Bend Museum Collection
Photographs of artifacts from the Fort Bend Museum and local area. Materials include images of U.S. Congressman John M. Moore, prohibitionist Carrie A. Nation, and Jane Long, the "Mother of Texas."