Vintage Barlow Advertising Tape Measure Franklin Fibre Lamitek Corp Industrial Promo Tool USA
$15.00
Vintage Barlow tape measure featuring an advertising face for Franklin Fibre-Lamitek Corporation, a manufacturer of vulcanized fibre and laminated plastics. The front panel lists products such as sheets, rods, tubes, and fabricated parts and includes period phone numbers for Wilmington, Delaware and New York, NY, reflecting classic mid-20th-century industrial marketing.
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Description
Barlow was a respected American maker of measuring tools, and their blades were commonly used in quality promotional tape measures distributed by manufacturers and suppliers.
The metal case shows natural age and patina consistent with vintage use, giving the piece authentic industrial character.
Details
Brand: Barlow
Advertising: Franklin Fibre-Lamitek Corporation
Construction: Metal case
Blade: Steel measuring blade by Barlow
Era: Circa 1950s–1960s
Origin: Made in U.S.A.
Condition: Vintage condition with wear, staining, and patina from age and use
Features
• Mid-century industrial advertising piece
• Interesting collectible for tool collectors or advertising memorabilia collectors
• Great display item for vintage workshop or industrial décor
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Seller Information
Nick's Creative Collections
Sturbridge, MA
About Nick's Creative Collections
Nick’s Creative Collections celebrates the colorful world of mid-century and late-20th-century nostalgia. Specializing in collectibles from the 1950s through the 1980s, the shop brings together the objects that defined everyday life during these decades of design, innovation, and pop culture. From vintage advertising, toys, and kitchenware to retro décor, glassware, and unique curiosities, each piece reflects the style and spirit of its time.
The collection is carefully curated to appeal to both seasoned collectors and newcomers who appreciate the charm of vintage living. Whether you're searching for authentic mid-century treasures, funky retro accents, or a memory from your childhood, Nick’s Creative Collections offers a rotating mix of items that celebrate the design and nostalgia of the post-war era through the early modern age.
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July 2026
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