Rectum Thermometer, 1886-1930

Rectum clinical thermometer designed by Hugh Longbourne

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Rectum clinical thermometer designed by Hugh Longbourne
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Rectum clinical thermometer designed by Hugh Longbourne Callendar, England, 1886-1930.

Details

Category:
Heat
Object Number:
1930-348
Materials:
glass, copper (metal), rubber (unidentified), textile and platinum (metal)
Measurements:
overall: 30 mm x 130 mm x 120 mm, , .05kg
type:
clinical thermometer, resistance thermometer (sensor), resistance thermometer and component
credit:
Imperial College of Science & Technology