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Keuffel & Esser No. 5958 Anemometer and Case

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Keuffel & Esser No. 5958 Anemometer and Case

Category

Science and Technology

Classification

CHENHALL - Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology - Meteorological T&E - Gauge, Wind - Anemometer

Object Origin
Manufacturer:

Keuffel & Esser

Place of Production:

New York, United States of America

Physical Characteristics

Object Description: Silver metal anemometer (a) with wooden case (b). Anemometer has a circular band with eight (8) fan blades and a circular meter in the center. Silver metal ring at the top. Object rests on a small brass rectangular base. Meter includes three (3) small dials measuring hundreds, thousands, and ten-thousands. Black inscription is at the bottom of the dial. Case is a wooden square box with a hinged lid. Paper label on underside of lid. Bottom of case...

Materials:

metal

wood

glass

Marks: On meter face: "KEUFFEL & ESSER CO. / NEW YORK" On case: "D.I. Cooke / 407 Fisher. Bldg / #616"

Measurements: Object:
    Height: 2.75 in, Length: 5 in, Width: 5.5 in
    Weight: 1 lbs

Credit

Gift of Bert Benade, 2009.11.5a-b

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Keuffel & Esser No. 5958 Anemometer and Case

About: Keuffel & Esser No. 5958 Anemometer and Case

About: Keuffel & Esser No. 5958 Anemometer and Case

Made by the Keuffel and Esser Company of New York, this late nineteenth century mechanical anemometer was used to measure wind speeds, often in mines or tunnels. Anemometers helped engineers determine if airflow was sufficient to ventilate a mine to avoid buildup of dangerous gases, which could cause explosions.

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