Measuring rod for fuel; Unknown; Unknown; CR2018.044.1
Measuring rod for fuel
About this objectMeasuring rod made of Australian hardwood with metal ferule at bottom of the rod. Minor splits are visible at the top end. Identified by stamped lettering "Wishart Garage Cromwell" and "Texaco Motor Spirit" It was recovered from the well known local workshop where it was used to gauge the volume of fuel in tanks (0-550)
Maker Maker RoleUnknown
Date MadeUnknown
Place Made Medium and MaterialsWood
Inscription and Marks
"Wishart Garage Cromwell" and "Texaco Motor Spirit",
"5, 4, 30"
H 26mm x L 1830mm x W 10mm
Subject and Association Keywords Subject and Association Keywords Credit LineFrom the collection of the Cromwell Museum
Object Type Object numberCR2018.044.1
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