Gauge, Powder

Name/Title

Gauge, Powder

Entry/Object ID

45.17.2

Description

Adjustable Gun Powder Gauge. Shot Measuring Tool. Possibly Civil War Era. Material: wood, metal. Size: 5 1/2" L. Description: wooden handle; metal band between wooden handle and metal measuring cylinder; markings on adjustable cylinder: "Shot, oz, Powder Drams; 1 - 5."

Context

Clarence E. Graham editor and farmer. Born in New York 22 December 1841. Son of John L. Graham. Enlisted in Company D, Second Wisconsin cavalry in 1863. Moved to a farm in Freedom Township 9 January 1866 and purchased the Argus and was postmaster. 1881 moved to Waseca and purchased the Waseca Radical. Died at his farm in Alton, 11 January 1904.

Cataloged By

Legacy Photo Import

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Gauge, Powder

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Gauge, Armament

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Armament Accessories

Nomenclature Class

Armaments

Nomenclature Category

Category 05: Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology

Condition

Overall Condition

Fair

Create Date

September 19, 2017

Update Date

November 21, 2024