Thermometer

Object/Artifact

Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Thermometer

Entry/Object ID

MP.87.400

Description

Theremometer, banjo-shaped brown plastic body: rounded shaft; "Room temperature" printed at top; mercury gauge with 30-120 marks on metal base; hexagonal base section with glass cover; 'OUTDOOR TEMPERATURE', 'MOTOCO', the legend SUMMER HEAT / WARM / COOL / COLD / FREEZING / BELOW ZERO', and the degree makrings 40 - 0 - 140 appear on the white metal face; decorative pointer; maker's label in small print at base of face; "MOTOMETER G & E CORP. LA CROSS WIS. USA / 3."

Made/Created

Manufacturer

G & E Corporation

Date made

circa 1920

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Transcription

See description

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

11 in

Width

5-1/2 in

Depth

1-3/8 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 11 x 5 1/2 x 1 3/8 in. (27.9 x 14 x 3.5 cm)

Material

Plastic, Glass, White metal, Mercury

Condition

Notes

Remarks: Normal wear, paint spattered overall.

General Notes

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Montgomery Place, Entrance Hall