Hydrometer for measuring densities of liquids

Made:: circa 1850 in Westminster

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Hydrometer for measuring densities of liquids
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Hydrometer for measuring densities of liquids, mid 19th century; associated with W.H. Fox Talbot, in wooden case

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Category:: Experimental Chemistry

Object Number:: 1969-236

Materials:: glass, mercury, paper (fibre product) and deal

type:: hydrometer

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