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Gift of Sylvia Squires and Debra Harger, 2016.99.10 © 2017 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Kitchen Timer
Gift of Sylvia Squires and Debra Harger, 2016.99.10 © 2017 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Kitchen Timer

ManufacturerManufactured by Lux Clock Mfg. Co. American, founded 1914
Mediumsteel; plastic
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (overall height x width x depth): 3 5/8 × 4 × 1 3/4in. (9.2 × 10.2 × 4.4cm)
Other (diameter of timer face): 2 3/4in. (7cm)
Other (diameter of dial): 1 1/2in. (3.8cm)
ClassificationsEquipment
Credit LineGift of Sylvia Squires and Debra Harger
DescriptionA kitchen timer manufactured by the Lux Clock Manufacturing Co. in Waterbury, Conn. Timer is made of metal painted a cream color. The base of the timer is rectangular with an arched top portion. The face of the timer has nine vertical lines engraved at the base as decoration. The moveable time setter is plastic with a window that has a red background showing how much time is left. The part of the timer used to set a time has a cream background with brown numbers. The dial is white plastic with a line design. The reverse side of the timer has six holes on the face.
Object number2016.99.10
MarkingsVerso, stamped in brown ink: "LUX CLOCK MFG. CO./ WATERBURY, CONN. U. S. A."
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