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Instrument combining a barometer, thermometer and hygrometer

George Graham, 1713–1725

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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Title of artwork, date

Instrument combining a barometer, thermometer and hygrometer, 1713–1725

Date supported

1928

Medium and material

Wood & glass

Gifted by

Sir William Plender

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