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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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