Title

Rain Gauge in Original Box, Belle Plaine, 1960

Creation Date

1960

Description

Rain gauge in its original cardboard box. The gauge advertises Keup Motors, Inc. in Belle Plaine. It is a metal, L-shaped stand painted yellow. At the center of the stand are clamps for holding a clear plastic tube. Printed in black along the right side of the tube are hash marks for measuring up to four inches of rainfall. Printed in black to the left of the tube are Chevrolet and Buick logos along with the text "Keup Motors, Inc./Main at Chestnut/Belle Plaine, MN. 56011." There are two holes in the base of the standing for mounting the gauge. The packaging box is cardboard covered in blue paper. Printed on the paper at the front side of the box is a white eagle. No maker's marks.

Geographic Notes

Unknown