American and Japanese. 1930s/1940s. Measuring tapes and tape measures are the same but different. Measuring tapes first came into use in the 1700s for the purpose of tailoring, with most becoming popular in the 1920s. They have cloth measures that pull out and were often considered novelty items used as an inexpensive way of advertising. Tape measures, on the other hand, like those we all use in our homes, are made primarily of metal with retractable metal spring locks. Lot consists of 8 pigs, 2 pigs in shoes, 1 kangaroo, 1 foal, 2 fawns, 2 cats, 1 turtle, 1 fish, 1 teddy bear, 1 duck, 1 chicken, 1 penguin and 1 clown. Marked, with city names, on tops of most. Marked, "Japan", on underside or on cloth tape of some.

Size
Range in length from 1.5" - 4.25".

Condition
Very good condition. Light usewear present.

Medium
Celluloid.