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Thermometer

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Collection Type

  • Household accessories

GUSN

GUSN-241378

Description

Thermometer mounted on a brass plaque with engraved numbers, plaque attached to wooden base. Small brass ring at top for hanging. Mercury still encased in glass tube.

Details

Descriptive Terms

thermometers
glass (material)
brass (alloy)
mercury
wood (plant material)
Thermometer

Inscription

"F/120/100/80/60/40/20/0" (Script 'F')
"110/90/70/50/30/10/10" (Engraved)

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

7 3/4 x 1 1/2 x 5/8 (HxWxD) (inches)

Accession Number

2006.44.3512

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