Thermometer

Germany

  • Titles Thermometer (Descriptive)
  • Medium cast iron
  • Dimensions 7 5/16 × 3 5/8 × 2 1/4 in. (18.6 × 9.2 × 5.7 cm)
  • Credit Line Gift of American Cast Iron Pipe Company, 1986.294.3
  • Work Type thermometer
  • Classification Tools & Equipment

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Head in profile right.
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