Meter, Water

Name/Title

Meter, Water

Entry/Object ID

8.81.3

Description

Hersey Water Meter. Material: metal, glass. Size: 5" W. x 7 1/4" H. Description: cast iron meter with six bolts around base bottom, a hose hook-up in front and back; stamped on side: "5-8" and stamped on top lid: "Hersey Manufacturing Co. Disc Water Meter Model F 685650 Boston Mass."; top lid lid opens to reveal a glass covering over two gauges; "Hershey Manufacturing Company Cubic Feet".

Context

Water Meter - Disc water meter Model F, No. 685650. Made by the Hersey Manufacturing Company of Boston, Massachusetts. Patented January 3, 1893, January 26, 1897, June 2, 1903. J.A. Tilden inscribed on inside cover. Dates used 9 January 1926 through 18 November 1980. Donated by The City of Waseca, Mark Sather, City Manager.

Cataloged By

Legacy Photo Import

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Meter, Water

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Mechanical Measurement Equipment

Nomenclature Class

Mechanical T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 05: Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology

Condition

Overall Condition

Fair

Create Date

June 5, 2006

Update Date

November 21, 2024