Thermometer Testing Bath, 1875
Original thermometer testing bath on wooden stand, designed by Francis Galton, F.R.S., made by Robert W. Munro, London, 1875. Used by the National Physical Laboratory at Kew Observatory until 1912.
- Measurements:
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overall: 1560 mm x 810 mm x 860 mm, , 142kg
- Materials:
- glass , wood (unidentified) , brass (copper, zinc alloy) , steel (metal) , cast iron and copper (metal)
- Object Number:
- 1950-265 Pt2
- type:
- thermometer testing bath
