Dr Forbes-type bath thermometer, London, England, 1830-1900

Made:
1830-1900 in England
maker:
Unknown
Mercury fahrenheit bath thermometer on metal mount, Dr

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Mercury fahrenheit bath thermometer on metal mount, Dr
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Mercury fahrenheit bath thermometer on metal mount, Dr. Forbes type, supplied by Savory and Moore, London, 1830-1900

Details

Category:
Nursing & Hospital Furnishings
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A608157
Materials:
mount, metal, thermometer, glass, thermometer, mercury and thermometer, metal, case
Measurements:
overall: 32 mm x 37 mm x 137 mm, .08kg
type:
bath thermometer and mercury thermometer

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