BAROMETER/THERMOMETER
Creator(s): S. Smith (Maker)
On view in: First Floor Library
About this object
The barometer is long and thin with a rounded end at the bottom and top. At the bottom of the long shaft is a round box-like extremity. At the top is an arched ivory plaque divided into two parts. This is labeled with barometric information. A thermometer is attached to the front.
- Object name:
- BAROMETER/THERMOMETER
- Made from:
- Wood -- metal -- ivory -- glass
- Made in:
- London, England
- Date made:
- 19th c.
- Size:
- 89.5 cm (35 1/4 in.)
Detailed information for this item
- Catalog number:
- 16.41
- Class:
- TIMEPIECE
- Signature marks:
- INSCRIPTION on front: S. Smith, Hewington Causeway, London; at top: measurements
- Credit line:
- Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973