Wood Sign Thermometer for Philadelphia Enameling Works
Object/Artifact
Wooden thermometer made for Philadelphia Enameling Works for Signs.
2025.0031.0001
Made for Philadelphia Enameling Works for Signs to tell the temperature.
Bought from Indianapolis Antique Sign show on 9/27/2025.
Permanent Collection
Miscellaneous, Tools/Equipment
Tools/Equipment
Inscription
Top of Object
Philadelphia Enameling Works for SIGNS
Painted
The word "SIGNS" has drop shadow on the lettering
Inscription
Middle of thermometer
In descending order: '120', '110', '100', '90', '80', '70',' 60', '50', '40', '30', '20', '10', '0' (sideways), '10', '20', '30', and '40'
Painted
Inscription
Bottom of thermometer
254 N. 13th St Locust 3938.
Painted
The number "3938." has drop shadow on it
3/4 in
4-3/4 in
21 in
WoodMetalPaintGlass
Likely mercury is in the glass
Exhibit
Storage
Good
