Mercury-in-glass thermometer in wooden case

Made:
1850-1924 in Europe
Mercury-in-glass thermometer in wooden case

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Mercury-in-glass thermometer in wooden case
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Mercury-in-glass thermometer in wooden case, measuring in the range 0 to 50 degrees Centigrade, made 1850-1924 (Wellcome No. B826).

Details

Category:
Heat
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
1997-1736
Materials:
mercury, glass and box (wood)
Measurements:
overall (beech case): 343 mm 15 mm, 0.051kg
type:
mercury thermometer
credit:
Wellcome Trustees