Thermometer belonging to James Joule c.1865. Bulbous end containing mercury

Thermometer belonging to James Joule c.1865. Bulbous end containing mercury

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Thermometer belonging to James Joule c.1865. Bulbous end containing mercury, distinctive hooked end, ungraduated.

Details

Category:
Scientific Instruments & Research
Object Number:
Y1969.5.43
Materials:
glass, mercury and wood (unidentified)
Measurements:
overall: 320 mm, 6 mm,
type:
laboratory thermometer
credit:
Gift of University of Manchester Institute of Science & Technology

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