Lufkin Hi-Line 100-foot non-metallic (cloth) tape measure

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These tapes were once much beloved by stagehands, because you could attach them to a scenery pipe with masking tape, run it up to the desired height, and then give it a tug to recover it -- without any risk of damage to the tape. I suspect that these days they use laser measuring devices.…

Lufkin Hi-Line 100-foot non-metallic (cloth) tape measure

Unmarked Cove Plane, 5/8″ radius – Working Tools: Vintage and Antique Hand Tool Dealer

The end of the tape has a large Pflueger fishing hook attached. I can't be certain, but I think the hook was used to hook into the end of a log while

Vintage Lufkin Hi-Line 100 ft Non-Metallic Woven Tape Measure Made in the USA

Lufkin - Poshmark

The Lufkin 35 ft. Tape Measure is right at home in the hands of professionals who want a tape measure that works as hard as they do. The 1-3/16 in. wide tape with extra-large print has 12 feet of true standout to tackle any job. The matte finish both reduces glare and protects the blade, ensuring that it holds up through heavy use. The finger brake beneath the tape's feed allows the user to control the blade without risk of pinching.