Product Model

Silo and Case

Name/Title

Product Model

Entry/Object ID

1994.31a-d

Description

A salesman's model of a silo with its carrying case. The miniature silo is made of red stained wood with a wooden roof. The side of the model is painted with the label, "THE GREEN MOUNTAIN SILO". The inside of the model has a sticker with the inscription, "MANNING MANUFACTURING CO./MANUFACTURERS OF DAIRY & CREAMERY APPARATUS/RUTLAND, VERMONT". The roof comes off the model to show the inside and has a wedge-shaped opening secured with strap hinges. Each level up the side of the silo has a functioning, removable square door. The sample kit comes with two silo board samples. The leather carrying case is shaped to fit the model, with a tightly-fitted removable lid, and a carrying handle on the side.

Use

Used as an example by traveling salespeople in order to sell full-sized silos.

Context

Made in Rutland, VT by Manning Manufacturing Company.

Acquisition

Accession

1994.31

Source or Donor

William A. Smith Auction House

Acquisition Method

Purchase

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Manning Manufacturing Company

Date made

1900 - 1914

Place

City

Rutland

County

Rutland County

State/Province

Vermont

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Sample, Sales

Nomenclature Class

Merchandising T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 05: Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

26-3/16 in

Width

8 in

Material

Metal