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Instrument combining a barometer, thermometer and hygrometer

Artist: George Graham (1673 - 1751)

Location: Science Museum

Date: 1713 - 1725

Materials: wood & glass

Gift:

Review number: 688 (1928)

Description:
The centre of the instrument carries a hygrometer of the absorption type. A spirit type thermometer on the left is graduated with a scale upwards and downwards from the 'termperate air' temperature. A cistern barometer is on the right of the instrument.

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