log glass
Date: 1825-1900
Inventory Number: 1990-1-0008
Classification: Sand Glass
Subject:
Maker: American ?
Maker: English ?
Cultural Region:
Place of Origin:
Dimensions:
11.5 × 8 × 8 cm (4 1/2 × 3 1/8 × 3 1/8 in.)
Description:
Sand glass timer in wooden frame. Frame consists of two base discs, above and below the glass ampoules, and four wodden pillars connecting the bases. The two ampoules are blown in one piece. The pillars are decoratively turned in the middle and pegged into the bases.
Signedunsigned
Inscribedon label affixed to top: This end up when used; 28 seconds
FunctionMost likely used with a log and line for determining distance traveled at sea.
Curatorial RemarksNOTE: This instrument originally entered as 1990-1-008, changed to 1990-1-8 on 10/25/96. Changed to 0008, spring 1999.