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Description
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| A and B A: Metal cylinder; painted white Thick wall; hollow for insulation Inside diameter: 10.2" Many rust spots Top lip rounded with ridge around bottom and around bottom of container Under maker's mark is a short tap witha push valve for dispensing water Paint is peeling off bottom Inside unfinished; silver-grey in colour B: Round with spherical top and circular contours Shiny metal know-type handle on top Top spotted with rust and green paint Hollow for insullation purposes Diameter: 10.5" Loose material inside School drinking water fountain . Used to store and dispense water prior to installation of indoor plumbing or indoor water source. To fill fountain, water would have been carried in from an outdoor well or, occasionally, a nearby stream. |
Fountain, Drinking
- Exhibit#2 Object Catalogue
- Copyright Grey Highlands' South Grey Museum
COPYRIGHT INFORMATION ~ When using this image, the credit line should be in the following format: Image courtesy of Grey Highlands' South Grey Museum.
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COPYRIGHT INFORMATION ~ When using this image, the credit line should be in the following format: Image courtesy of Grey Highlands' South Grey Museum.