Barometer

Description

Glycerine barometer, 29 feet high, designed by James B. Jordan, London, made by J.H. Steward, Strand, London, 1880

Museum reference

T.1882.17

Collection

History of Science

Object name

Barometer

Production information

Jordan, James B., 1873 - 1880 (fl.), Designer
London, England, Northern Europe
J.H. Steward Ltd, 1852 - 1912, Instrument maker
London, England, Northern Europe

Date

1880

Materials

Glycerine, Glass, Copper, Copper, Wood

Physical description

Glycerine; glass (upper column); copper (lower column and cistern); wood (back board)

Exhibitions

• Window on the World (29 Jul 2011)
  National Museum of Scotland

On display

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