trough with tap
Date1900-1950
Inventory Number2008-1-0024
ClassificationTrough
Maker
American
?
Cultural Region
Dimensions7.8 x 36.7 x 19 cm (3 1/16 x 14 7/16 x 7 1/2 in.)
inside of trough: 6 x 36 x 6.2 cm (2 3/8 x 14 3/16 x 2 7/16 in.)
inside of trough: 6 x 36 x 6.2 cm (2 3/8 x 14 3/16 x 2 7/16 in.)
Material
DescriptionA narrow metal trough, probably iron, painted black on outside and putty-colored on inside. Has tap mounted in center front (beginning to break off) and two mounting brackets, perhaps of brass, on the back.
Signedunsigned
FunctionHolds a liquid and dispenses it from the tap.
Date: 1890-1930
Object number: RS0505
Walter Balcke
Date: 1955
Accessories: mahogany box with plexiglass lid; pencil; eraser; box of lead; putty ball; cleaning cloth; cardboard instruction card
Object number: 1997-1-1619
Sylvania
Date: late 19th-early 20th Century
Object number: RS0368
Richard W. Thomas
Date: circa 1861
Accessories: bottle and beaker (1998-1-1634a); hydrometer and manual (1998-1-1634b)
Object number: 1998-1-1634