Pipe

Object number94.187.1

Datec. 1875

MediumWood; Tar

Credit LineGift of Columbia Gas of Pennsylvania

DescriptionThick cylinder of wood with central circular cut out. Exterior covered in thick layer of tar or pitch.Dimensions7 x 7 x 7 x 17.75 in. (17.8 x 17.8 x 17.8 x 45.1 cm)
Historical NotesSection of a wooden gas main from Warren, PA.Label TextIn the late 19th century, as demand for natural gas grew in homes, factories, and mills, wooden pipes were replaced by metal.

Related institution Columbia Gas of Pennsylvania

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