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Thermometer Enclosed in Case

Collection Type

  • Household accessories

GUSN

GUSN-248668

Description

Mercury thermometer enclosed in mahogany case.

Details

Descriptive Terms

thermometers
glass (material)
mercury
wood (plant material)
mahogany (wood)
hinges (hardware)
closures (container components)
metal
arch components
Thermometer

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Museum Accession

Accession Number

1949.327

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