American Steam Gauge Co. Thompson Indicator, 1880-1890

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Artifact Overview

Artifact Details

Artifact

Indicator

Date Made

1880-1890

Creator Notes

Patented by J. W. Thompson. Manufactured by the American Steam Gauge Co., Boston, Massachusetts.

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

66.41.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Harold Martin.

Material

Metal
Wood (Plant material)
Paper (Fiber product)

Color

Brown
Silver (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 5 in
Width: 9.25 in
Length: 11.25 in

Inscriptions

on indicator: AMERICAN / STEAM GAUGE CO. / BOSTON / J. W. THOMPSON / PAT. AUG. 31, 75 on arm: 62
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