Daniell hygrometer

Made:
1860-1880, 1812 (design)
maker:
John Frederic Daniell
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Daniell hygrometer, unsigned, circa 1860, presented to the Met. Office Museum by The Royal Meteorological Society in 1978, with case.

Details

Category:
Meteorology
Object Number:
1997-2045
Materials:
brass, glass, leatherette, mercury, spirit and velvet
Measurements:
overall: 14.2 x 6.4 cm
type:
hygrometer
credit:
Meteorological Office