Mercury-in-glass thermometer in metal case
- Made:
- 1850-1924
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Mercury-in-glass thermometer in metal case, measuring in the range 20-180 degrees Centigrade, made by Ensign, made 1850-1924 (Wellcome No. B815).
Details
- Category:
- Heat
- Collection:
- Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
- Object Number:
- 1997-1729
- Materials:
- mercury, glass, nickel plated, steel (metal), plaster and plastic (unidentified)
- Measurements:
-
overall (lying flat): 12 mm x 150 mm x 12 mm, 0.019kg
- type:
- mercury thermometer
- credit:
- Wellcome Trustees
