Rod, Gauge
- Object Name:
- Rod, Gauge
- Object ID:
- 1993.049
- Creator:
- Hoyt, Thomas Rowell, Jr. (1811-1898) -- Toolmaker
- Place of Origin:
- Goffstown, NH
- Date:
- 1876
- Description:
- Gauging rod, for casks. Made by Thomas Rowell Hoyt Jr., Goffstown, NH. Cherry wood. Brass-clad tip. One face has gallon scale, to 250 gallons. Another face is ruled in inches, to 36". Third face has 40-gal. scale and 46-gal. scale; this face also bears maker's stamp: "T.R. HOYT. / 1876." (impressed). 4th face has 16-gal. scale and 32-gal. scale. Latter two faces bear orange paper label folded over edge, with title "HOYT'S IMPROVED, CORRECT GAUGING ROD, FOR MEASURING CASKS AND LIQUORS. / Very useful for Traders in taking account of Stock.", with instructions for use, followed by "T.R. HOYT, Mathematical Instrument Maker, / Goffstown, N.H."
- Material:
- Wood
Cherry
Brass - Dimensions:
- W-0.7 L-46.7 D-0.7 inches
- Provenance:
- Thomas Rowell Hoyt Jr. (1811-1898) manufactured measuring devices -- calipers, rules, gauging rods, yardsticks, etc. -- in Goffstown, NH, 1845-1886.
- Credit Line:
- Gift of Mr. and Mrs. James L. Garvin
- People:
- Hoyt, Thomas Rowell
- Subjects:
- Casks, Measuring, Alcoholic beverages
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