Name/Title
Washing PlungerEntry/Object ID
NU 2024.238Description
A plunger, consisting of a long wooden shaft connected to a metal conical cylinder.Collection
History CollectionCataloged By
collectionsintern@numulosgatos.orgMade/Created
Manufacturer
C.T. ChildersDate made
circa 1894Time Period
19th CenturyPlace
City
GalesburgState/Province
IllinoisCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North AmericaNotes
Patent created in 1894, and still in production today.Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Inscription, Makers MarkLocation
metal portion of plungerTranscription
MADE BY CT CHILDERS
RAPID
WASHER
GALESBURG. ILLLanguage
EnglishMaterial/Technique
EmbossedLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
PlungerNomenclature Sub-Class
Housekeeping EquipmentNomenclature Class
Maintenance T&ENomenclature Category
Category 05: Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology
