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Thermometers
Four glass thermometer-columns with mercury in a red leather case, blue velvet lining with brass hinges and catches.
The teardrop-shaped ends would slot inside a backboard with the associated temperature scales.
The teardrop-shaped ends would slot inside a backboard with the associated temperature scales.
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Object Details
| ID: | ZBA1222 |
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| Collection: | Astronomical and navigational instruments |
| Type: | Thermometers |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Unknown |
| Date made: | circa 1800 |
| People: | Herschel, William |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Herschel Collection |
| Measurements: | Overall: 17 mm x 168 mm x 47 mm |
| Parts: | Thermometers |