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Barometer

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Collection Type

  • Tools and equipment

Date

1900-1925

GUSN

GUSN-12606

Description

Circular hanging barometer with a white dial. Two arrows point to the various positions,

Details

Descriptive Terms

barometers
glass (material)
brass (alloy)
Brass
Glass
BAROMETER

Inscription

In black lettering is: US Signal Service. Made in England. Also written are weather conditions: Stormy, Much Rain, Rain, Change, Fair, Set Fair, Very Dry.

Associated Building

Original to Rundlet-May House (Portsmouth, N.H.),

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

England

Dimensions

2.25 (D), 5.25 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Ralph May

Accession Number

1971.1736

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