(a) Open, rectangular ceramic box, with approximately one-cm-thick walls; closed bottom with four plastic, rounded feet; top has indentation in middle of long side (joins with [b]); (b) ceramic cylinder with rounded edges; flat end has circular metal plate and small metal projections from each end …
(a) Open, rectangular ceramic box, with approximately one-cm-thick walls; closed bottom with four plastic, rounded feet; top has indentation in middle of long side (joins with [b]); (b) ceramic cylinder with rounded edges; flat end has circular metal plate and small metal projections from each end (fits into indentations on [a]).
Number Of Parts
2
Part Names
a - box - Size: Length 10.6 cm x Width 8.1 cm x Depth 5.8 cm
b - roller - Size: Length 6.5 cm x Diam. 7.2 cm
Provenance
Owned and used by Dr. H.G. Bird or Dr. C.H. Bird of Gananoque, Ontario
(a) Embossed on bottom: "Sengbusch // MILWAUKEE"; (b) engraved on metal plate on both sides: "SELF-CL [illeg.] ING INSTAN [illeg.] CC. // IDEAL MOISTENER // MADE IN // U.S.A. // MILWAUKEE, WIS. // SENGBUSCH [text inverted]"
Permanent Location
Storage Room 0010
0010-A8-2
Condition Remarks
(a) Significant mould buildup in inside bottom; stains on bottom; (b) light wear on metal; stains on roller