Thermometer

Germany

19th century

  • Titles Thermometer (Descriptive)
  • Medium cast iron
  • Dimensions 11 13/16 × 4 1/4 × 4 1/4 in. (30 × 10.8 × 10.8 cm)
  • Credit Line Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Maurice Garbáty, 1962.121
  • Work Type thermometer
  • Classification Tools & Equipment

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