Historic Series 2001 Ed.Thermometer Tube Christmas Ornament - Corning, New York

Historic Series Thermometer Tube Christmas Ornament - Corning, New York Research from City-Data.com: The tower was a thermometer tube glass pulling tower and is now called The Gaffer, a Corning, NY landmark. The Creator's Expressions - Gaffer Design - Trademark Corning Inc Made in China - Appears to be made of wood painted white and blue with metal hanger and w/ gold colored cord loop Base 1-3/8" Square and 3-3/4"H Box Insert provides its history: "This 197 foot tower was built in 1912 to house Corning Glass Works vertical tube-drawing machinery." Blue and white glass blower symbol near the top is known as "Little Joe". New in Original Box (some slight imperfections in the paint) Great gift for collectors!