Damp Detector' barometer

Maker
W J N O Barker
Date
Pre 1916
 Description
Barometer in small, brown, circular leather case with brass ring on top and hook fastener. Face is calibrated and displays the words "Damp Detector".

History of Object

Included in contents of Dr. James Jamieson's medical bag (accession number MHM00074), who practised in Warrnambool and Melbourne, later lecturing in Obstetrics at Melbourne University. Jamieson became President of the Medical Society of Victoria in 1886. He died in 1916.
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Object detail

Maker
Other Maker
W J N O Barker
Date
Pre 1916
Medium
brass, glass, leather, felt, paper and ink
Measurements
6.0 x 5.1 x 2.2 cm
Accession Number
MHM00082
Inscriptions
name/inscriptions ▫ marked on face: 'DAMP DETECTOR' and 'MADE IN ENGLAND FOR W.J.N.O. BARKER, 3 HUNTER STREET SYDNEY'
Object Type
equipment
Medical History Museum Category
Scientific Equipment
Museum
Medical History Museum

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