Humidifier

Object/Artifact

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Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Humidifier

Entry/Object ID

MP.93.535

Description

All copper humidifier to fill with water and hang on radiator; has two hook-shaped handles (also of copper) by which the water container hangs. Shape of water container is rectangular with a zigzag profile on one side. Copper discolored to a green-black, with splotches of tarnished copper showing through. Location varies as used. Six reproductions by Historic Hudson Valley also in house in use.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Anaconda

Attribution

Maker

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Transcription

Stamped into copper on large flat side is this inscription: "ANACONDA/ from mine to consumer/ K/ TRADEMARK/ MADE IN U.S.A."

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

12-1/2 in

Width

2-1/4 in

Length

12 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 12 1/2 x 2 1/4 x 12 in. (31.8 x 5.7 x 30.5 cm)

Dimension Description

Water container

Height

9 in

Width

2-1/4 in

Length

12 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 9 x 2 1/4 x 12 in. (22.9 x 5.7 x 30.5 cm)

Material

copper

Condition

Notes

Remarks: Details of condition: Rusted and discolored; some metal flaking off on bottom underside of container; support at midline of container connecting back and front of humidifier is disconnected from metal decay.

Relationships

Related Entries

Notes

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General Notes

Note Type

General Note

Note

One of pair

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Montgomery Place, Pantry