The covers in Medford are generally made of metal

 

and are round

 

or rectangular

 

in shape.
No colored or gold-toned covers were found in the city (except for a gas cover that was apparently painted after manufacture

 

), and no covers bearing the city emblem were found.

For some of the covers, their purpose is unknown

 

. The function of other covers is indicated as follows: electric covers - ELECTRIC SERVICE

 

, the word DRAIN on drainage covers

 

, and GAS on gas covers

 

.

Manufacturers
Some of the covers do not bear the manufacturer’s name. Among the manufacturers identified are Union Foundry Company

 

and Valvco

 

(both manufacturers from the United States).

Standards
No standard markings were found on the covers located in Medford, MA.