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Clinical Thermometer and Case, Late 19th Century

Inventory Number 43272


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.43272

Item type
Object
Provenance
Donated by Sir Archibald Garrod
Physical material
Wood
fabric
Object type
Thermometer
Dimensions
Height: 243mm Width: 134mm Depth: 16mm Weight: 168g
Inventory No
43272
Accession Number
1929-31

Description

The accession number below is incorrect - presumably should read 1927-31. The instrument may also be misidentified for Inventory no. 55426 [GMH 29/12/2000] Right-angle triangular wooden case for a clinical thermometer. Two cut-off corners. Lid swings open on a screw. Inside of case has fabric padding for the thermometer.