Gauge, Water : 89.40.056

Collection:

Juneau—Douglas City Museum

Object ID:

89.40.056

Accession#:

89.40

Credit Line:

Donated by Willette Janes.

Object Name:

Gauge, Water

Title:

Brass Rain Gauge

Date:

1930

Description:

Brass cylinder rain gauge. One end open, other end covered with cast brass maker. Stem used to measure rainfall. Inscription in circle: "U.S. WEATHER BUREAU" [round inside of circle] "W. S. JENK'S / WASH. D.C." [middle of circle].

Notes:

Found in Gold Creek Valley, Sandy Smith's home site.

Search Terms:

Environment
Weather
Government
Federal

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Brass Rain Gauge

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