Thermometer, spirit

Description

Spirit thermometer, M.O. 48, reading from -90 to +50 degrees fahrenheit, used on the 1902 Scottish Antarctic Expedition, 1902 made by Negretti and Zambra, London

Museum reference

T.1921.50

Collection

History of Science

Object name

Thermometer, spirit

Production information

Negretti & Zambra, Instrument maker
London, England, Northern Europe

Materials

Glass, Mercury

Physical description

Spirit

Associations

Bruce, William Speirs, Dr, 1867 - 1921
Antarctic Expedition

Exhibitions

• Treasured: Wonderful Things, Amazing Stories (14 Nov 2008 - 01 Jan 2011)
  National Museum of Scotland