Meter, Milk

Description
A milk meter which is made up of two main parts. The upper portion is made up of a clear plastic outer with graduations on one side from 0-50. "LBS OF MILK" is written beside these graduations. "JOHNSON-HERD-TESTER/TRADE MARK/SECOL/MADE IN CHRISTCHURCH NEW ZEALAND/BY SCOTTS ENGINEERING CO. LTD" is embossed on the plastic on the top. The metal lower portion features a rubber and plastic top that lifts off and has three lengths of hose attached.
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Object detail

Artist/Maker

Scott's Engineering Co. Ltd

Production role

Manufacturer

Production place

New Zealand/Canterbury/Christchurch

Subject person

Livestock Improvement

Classification

Chemical T&E/T&E For Science & Technology

Credit line

This milk meter was used by the Taranaki Herd Improvement Association to take samples of milk.

Accession number

PA2004.140

Collection type

Dairy Industry
Industrial
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Subject

Dairy and beef Farming Agriculture, fishing and forestry

Production place

Christchurch Canterbury New Zealand Polynesia Oceania South Island

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