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Barometer

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Collection Type

  • Tools and equipment

GUSN

GUSN-224781

Description

Walnut stick barometer. On top of the wooden stick is affixed the case, in which two glass tubes go through.

Details

Descriptive Terms

barometers
walnut (wood)
glass (material)
Barometer

Inscription

"Storm King/Barometer/Warranted Correct/Manufactured/And Sold by/ E. C. SPOON/Boston"

Additional Identification Number

FD086

Maker

Spooner (Maker)

Dimensions

4 (W) (inches)

Accession Number

2006.44.1478

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