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 often are in the design of figural heads. 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 2 male heads and 1 figural good luck piece. Marked, at lower edge of the man with hair and the "Lucky Joy Germ". The bald man is unmarked.

Size
Range in length from 1.75" - 2.25".

Condition
Good overall condition. Minor use wear with some paint fading. Wear with loss to the base of each measuring tape.

Medium
Celluloid.