Thermometer

Germany

1820-30

  • Titles Thermometer (Descriptive)
  • Medium cast iron
  • Dimensions 5 3/8 × 3 1/16 × 1 7/16 in. (13.6 × 7.8 × 3.6 cm)
  • Credit Line Gift of American Cast Iron Pipe Company, 1986.294.4
  • Work Type thermometer
  • Classification Tools & Equipment

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