Bath/lotion thermometer

Date
Circa 1940s
Description
Bath or lotion thermometer in wood frame. Allen and Handbury catalogue 1937 p.1593 indicates these models were made to float. The thermometer is made of glass and has an internal paper label, markings are in red and black, thermometer measures to 40 R or 50 C. The wooden frame has a handle at one end and a cork at the other to stop the themometer falling out.
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Object detail

Medium
Wood, glass, paper, cork
Measurements
26.5 x 2.8 x 2.5 cm
Accession Number
A1994_27_028
Object Type
Medical History Museum Category

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