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Thermometer

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Collection Type

  • Tools and equipment

Date

1850-1899

GUSN

GUSN-67288

Description

Obelisk with hieroglyphics with glass thermom; square base

Details

Descriptive Terms

thermometers
bronze (metal)
onyx (mineral)
obelisks (monumental pillars)
Bronze
Onyx
Obelisk
THERMOMETER

Associated Building

Subject Cleopatra's Needle,

People and Organizations

Cleopatra's Needle

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

15.25 x 4.5 x 4.5 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Dorothy S.F.M. Codman

Accession Number

1969.1128

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