Name/Title
Thermometer, Houses Cherri-Mix brandedEntry/Object ID
2023.26.01Description
Stamped metal thermometer printed with the slogan "Drink House's Cherri-Mix / It's the best drink I ever had"
The thermometer frame is painted with pale yellow enamel paint and printed with a temperature scale that goes from -40 to 120 degrees Fahrenheit. The temperature is indicated by a glass tube filled with a red liquid that is held in place with two tiny metal straps. The bottom quarter of the thermometer has a flat surface for the application of the branding message in red paint.
Manufactured by B. & B. St. Paul, Minn. U.S.A.Context
House's Cherri Mix was a local soft drink.Collection
1870 Fruit growing, farming, agriculture, Commercial businessesCataloged By
Winthers, SallyAcquisition
Accession
2023.26Acquisition Method
Donation, unconditionalDimensions
Height
9 inWidth
3 inDepth
1/4 inLocation
Box
025 Saugatuck Douglas Commercial HistoryRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Kasten/House's Cherry Cider Co. at Riverside Fruit Farm, House, Edwin Harvey 1875-1958Create Date
June 23, 2023Update Date
June 23, 2023
