milk glass scale thermometer
Date1900-1940
Inventory Number1998-1-0997
ClassificationThermometer
Subject
Maker
Central Scientific Company
1889 - 2000
User
Department of Physics, Harvard University
founded 1884
Cultural Region
Place of Origin
Dimensions38 x 0.7 cm (14 15/16 x 1/4 in.)
case: 47.1 x 1.1 cm (18 9/16 x 7/16 in.)
case: 47.1 x 1.1 cm (18 9/16 x 7/16 in.)
Material
Accessoriesbrass case
DescriptionA glass thermometer with a mercury capillary and an engraved scale between 0°C and 50°C, in 1° gradations. It has a small glass ring on the end opposite the mercury bulb.
Signedon instrument: CENCO Made in USA 380515
FunctionThis thermometer is most useful for checking the temperature of liquids by being immersed in them tied to a string.
ProvenanceDepartment of Physics, Harvard University. Transferred to CHSI May 28, 1968, via Carmelo Lanza.
Central Scientific Company
Date: 1930-1950
Accessories: red cardboard case
Object number: 1998-1-0342
Central Scientific Company
Date: 1900-1940
Accessories: wooden case
Object number: 1998-1-0221
Central Scientific Company
Date: 1900-1940
Accessories: wooden case; string for hanging
Object number: 1998-1-0345
Central Scientific Company
Date: 1900-1940
Accessories: wooden case
Object number: 1998-1-0347
Dr. H. Geissler, Nachfolger Franz Müller
Date: 1890-1920
Accessories: hinged black case with violet velvet lining
Object number: 4428
Central Scientific Company
Date: 1900-1940
Accessories: wooden case
Object number: 1998-1-0998
German
Date: 1907
Accessories: black cylindrical case with red interior
Object number: 1998-1-1009
Central Scientific Company
Date: 1920-1950
Accessories: brass case
Object number: 1998-1-0990
Central Scientific Company
Date: 1900-1940
Accessories: wooden case
Object number: 1998-1-0344
Dr. H. Geissler, Nachfolger Franz Müller
Date: 1890-1920
Accessories: wooden cylindrical case
Object number: 4975