{"product_id":"vintage-celluloid-sewing-measuring-tape-with-girl-portrait-antique-retractable-cloth-tape-measure","title":"Vintage Celluloid Sewing Measuring Tape with Girl Portrait Antique Retractable Cloth Tape Measure","description":"\u003cp\u003eAntique round sewing measuring tape featuring a photographic portrait of a young girl under a translucent celluloid top, mounted over a metal housing. This is a retractable cloth tape measure with a spring-loaded mechanism and metal pull loop, produced in the early 20th century as a personal sewing or dressmaking accessory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRound retractable sewing tape measure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCelluloid top with photographic image of a young girl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMetal body beneath celluloid cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCloth measuring tape with printed inch markings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMetal pull loop attached to tape end\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpring-loaded internal retraction mechanism\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAntique construction consistent with early 1900s sewing tools\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasures approximately 1 7\/16 inches across. Tape length is approximately 45 inches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition\u003cbr\u003eOverall poor antique condition. The pull is separating from the tape as shown. Discoloration to the image of the girl caused by rusting of the metal beneath the image. Cloth measuring tape does not fully retract, with approximately 1 inch remaining exposed. Spring is weak. Surface wear, discoloration, corrosion, and age-related deterioration present. Displayable but would require spring replacement and reattachment of the pull to be functional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIVL - W96\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Just Stuff I Sell","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44933102731440,"sku":"SG-21115-S","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0286\/5990\/8661\/files\/IMG_2830.jpg?v=1769199818","url":"https:\/\/juststuffisell.com\/products\/vintage-celluloid-sewing-measuring-tape-with-girl-portrait-antique-retractable-cloth-tape-measure","provider":"Just Stuff I Sell","version":"1.0","type":"link"}