Hotbed soil thermometer, 1870-1875

Made:
1870-1875 in London
maker:
Pastorelli and Company
Hotbed soil thermometer, alcohol-filled

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Hotbed soil thermometer, alcohol-filled, for the use of gardeners, by Pastorelli & Co., London, 1870-75.

Details

Category:
Heat
Object Number:
1875-17
Materials:
glass, alcohol, box (wood) and brass (copper, zinc alloy)
Measurements:
overall: x 475 mm x , 30 mm, .185kg
type:
soil thermometer and alcohol thermometer
credit:
Pastorelli and Co.