87.97.18
Thermometer
1900 Approximate
Janesville Creamery Association Thermometer. Material: metal, glass. Size: 3 3/4" W.x 13" L. x 7/16" D. Description: white enameled metal rectangular shape with narrow edge that slants down; red borders around three front sections; black printing in top section: "Janesville Creamery Assn., Since 1896, Liquid, Dry Fertilizer, Land O'Lakes, Felco Feed, Farm & Home Store, Hardware, Clothing, Animal Health, Dairy Products, Creamery"; center section: thermometer has black printing in bottom section: "Bulk Petroleum and Auto Service Center"; tapered on each end with a hanging hole in top end; thermometer section has graduated markings from 60 below zero to 120 above zero. Indentation holds the glass tube with red liquid in it secured with 2 metal bands.
Janesville City business: Janesville Creamery Assn. Automotive. Bought by WCHS at Archway Antiques in Janesville in Dec 1997.