Traveller's Thermometer, 1813-1839

Made:: 1813-1839 in London

maker:: W Harris and Company

Miniature thermometer, mercury in glass, by W. Harris and Co., 50 Holborn, London. Fahrenheit and Reamur scales; polished wood case (25mm. x 70mm). Wellcome No. B936

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Category:: Heat

Object Number:: 1980-189

Materials:: ivory, mercury, brass, glass, wood (unidentified) and complete

Measurements:: overall: 12 x 70 x 28 mm
weight: 0.05kg
weight: 0.11023lbs
weight: 0.16kg
weight: 0.35274lbs

type:: measuring devices and thermometers

credit:: Wellcome Institute

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Traveller's Thermometer, 1813-1839

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