Edwardian Cased Pocket Damp Protector or Hygrometer

Name: Edwardian Cased Pocket Damp Protector or Hygrometer
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1044979
Availability: SoldOut

1900 - 1920

Sold by William Rand Antiques

Description

A unusual Edwardian pocket size Damp Detector or hygrometer contained within a blue velvet lined leather case. In good working order and excellent condition.

Case size. 4.5 x 4.5 x 1.25 cm

These instruments gained popularity during the latter part of the 19th century where they were devised for measuring how damp cloth and linens were when they were returned from laundries used by the wealthy due to the lack of home facilities. The fear of cold and flu was a tangible concern at the time and these ‘pocket damp detectors’ were recommended for use in an 1889 publication named, “Suggestions to mothers on the management of their children” to ensure that healthy standards were met. Due to their portability, they are also considered to have been used for travelling purposes and the testing of hotel linens and overnight facilities.

Physical Dimensions

Height

1cm (0.39")

Width

1cm (0.39")

Depth

1cm (0.39")

Declaration

William Rand Antiques has dated this piece to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1044979

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Description

A unusual Edwardian pocket size Damp Detector or hygrometer contained within a blue velvet lined leather case. In good working order and excellent condition.

Case size. 4.5 x 4.5 x 1.25 cm

These instruments gained popularity during the latter part of the 19th century where they were devised for measuring how damp cloth and linens were when they were returned from laundries used by the wealthy due to the lack of home facilities. The fear of cold and flu was a tangible concern at the time and these ‘pocket damp detectors’ were recommended for use in an 1889 publication named, “Suggestions to mothers on the management of their children” to ensure that healthy standards were met.

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Due to their portability, they are also considered to have been used for travelling purposes and the testing of hotel linens and overnight facilities.

William Rand Antiques

Physical Dimensions

Height

1cm (0.39")

Width

1cm (0.39")

Depth

1cm (0.39")

Date of Manufacture

William Rand Antiques has dated this piece to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref