Copy of 1919 paper lantern to measure wind speed, 1965

Made:: 1965 in unknown place

Replacement copy of 1919 paper lantern with candle, unsigned

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Replacement copy of 1919 paper lantern with candle, unsigned
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Replacement copy of 1919 paper lantern with candle, unsigned, supplied by the Meteorological Office, 1965. Used with balloon to monitor wind speed and direction.

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Category:: Meteorology

Object Number:: 1919-511/2

Materials:: paper and wax

Measurements:: overall height and diameter: 210 mm 100 mm, .025kg

type:: lantern and replica

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