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Bug sprayer

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Collection Type

  • Tools and equipment

Date

1925-1960

GUSN

GUSN-21373

Description

Bug sprayer. Round tin can w/ domed lid and narrow spout from which spray is poured.

Details

Descriptive Terms

spray guns
tin (metal)
Tin
SPRAYER, INSECTICIDE

Inscription

Adhesive label: ""HIGHEST GRADE/ POLO/ THE WINFIELD/ MANUFACTURING CO./ WARREN [?]/ GUARANTEED/ CAREFULLY TESTED""

Associated Building

Original to Castle Tucker (Wiscasset, Me.),

Maker

The Winfield Manufacturing Co. (Maker)

Dimensions

8.5 (H), 6.25 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Jane S. Tucker

Accession Number

1998.4651

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