Mercury-in-glass thermometer

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

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Mercury-in-glass thermometer
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Mercury-in-glass thermometer, measuring in the range -10 to 360 degrees Centigrade, in cardboard case, made 1850-1924 (Wellcome No. B832).

Details

Category:
Heat
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
1997-1743
Materials:
mercury, glass, cardboard and paper (fibre product)
Measurements:
overall: 351 mm x 14 mm, 0.044kg
type:
mercury thermometer
credit:
Wellcome Trustees