Wood Sign Thermometer for Philadelphia Enameling Works

Object/Artifact

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American Sign Museum

Distant Image of Thermometer

Distant Image of Thermometer

Name/Title

Wood Sign Thermometer for Philadelphia Enameling Works

Entry/Object ID

2025.0031.0001

Description

Wooden thermometer made for Philadelphia Enameling Works for Signs.

Use

Made for Philadelphia Enameling Works for Signs to tell the temperature.

Collection

Permanent Collection

Category

Miscellaneous, Tools/Equipment
Tools/Equipment

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Location

Top of Object

Transcription

Philadelphia Enameling Works for SIGNS

Material/Technique

Painted

Notes

The word "SIGNS" has drop shadow on the lettering

Type

Inscription

Location

Middle of thermometer

Transcription

In descending order: '120', '110', '100', '90', '80', '70',' 60', '50', '40', '30', '20', '10', '0' (sideways), '10', '20', '30', and '40'

Material/Technique

Painted

Type

Inscription

Location

Bottom of thermometer

Transcription

254 N. 13th St Locust 3938.

Material/Technique

Painted

Notes

The number "3938." has drop shadow on it

Dimensions

Height

3/4 in

Width

4-3/4 in

Length

21 in

Materials

Material

Wood, Metal, Paint, Glass

Material Notes

Likely mercury is in the glass

Location

Category

Storage

Condition

Overall Condition

Good