Self=Priming and Measuring Pump # 97

Object/Artifact

-

Historic Sugartown

Name/Title

Self=Priming and Measuring Pump # 97

Entry/Object ID

2019.1.7

Description

Self=Priming and Measuring Pump #97 mounted on wooden base

Use

"Measuring molasses, heavy oils, tar and other thick liquids" as described in 1904 Enterprise catalog

Collection

The Enterprise Collection

Cataloged By

Heather P. Reiffer

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Enterprise Manufacturing Company of Pa.

Date made

circa 1898 - circa 1930

Time Period

19th Century, 20th Century

Place

City

Philadelphia

Continent

North America

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Location

Side of gauge 1

Transcription

PAT. JULY.18.1898; JULY 12.1898

Language

English

Material/Technique

Etched

Notes

Cast iron

Type

Inscription

Location

Side of faucet 1

Transcription

ENTERPRISE MFG. CO. PHILADELPHIA. USA #

Language

English

Material/Technique

Etched

Notes

Cast iron

Type

Inscription

Location

Face of gauge

Transcription

PAT PENDING; 1 QT ; 2 QT ; 3 QT

Material/Technique

Etched

Notes

CAST IRON

Type

Inscription

Transcription

ENTERPRISE SELF PRIMING & MEASURING PUMP NO. 97 ; 2760

Language

English

Material/Technique

Etched

Notes

CAST IRON

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Pumpjack

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Pump

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Skimmer, Molasses

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Mechanical Devices

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Food Processing Equipment

Nomenclature Class

Mechanical T&E

Nomenclature Class

Food Processing & Preparation T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 05: Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology

Nomenclature Category

Category 04: Tools & Equipment for Materials

Search Terms

molasses pump

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall dimensions

Height

16-1/2 in

Width

9 in

Length

16 in

Dimension Notes

Height is from top of gauge to wooden base

Material

cast iron, Wood

Condition

Reason for Exam

At Acquisition

Overall Condition

Good

Condition Detail

Rust

Date Examined

Jan 25, 2022

Examined By

Heather P. Reiffer

Cleanliness

Clean

Surface

No paint evident.

Materials

Exhibits some rust.

Mechanism

Handle still moves, but measuring faucet handle does not.

Create Date

January 25, 2022

Update Date

January 25, 2022