Summary
Maximum and minimum thermometers. Set in small wooden case. Used on Ernest H. Shackleton's Antarctic expedition, 1914-1917. Made by Cary, London. Pre 1914.
Physical Description
Two thermometers in wooden mounts encased in wooden box with puple felt lining. One thermometer (No 37215) is calibrated to minus 30 to 120 degrees Fahrenheit; the other (No. 38821) is calibrated to minus 70 to 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Each thermometer has two small loops on the back.
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Acquisition Information
Loan & Subsequent Transfer from National Museum of Victoria, (Estate of) A. K. Jack, 28 Jun 1967
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Manufacturer
Cary, 7 Pall Mall, London, England, Great Britain, circa 1910
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Past Owner
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Inscriptions
The inside of the box and back of each thermometer is marked: 'A. K. J.' One thermometer is stamped: 'MAXIMUM CARY 7 PALL MALL LONDON No37215'. The other thermometer is stamped: 'MINIMUM CARY 7 PALL MALL. LONDON. No38821'.
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Overall Dimensions
192 mm (Width), 65 mm (Depth), 28 mm (Height)
Dimensions of case with lid closed. With lid open: Width: 192mm; Height: 16mm; Depth: 124mm
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Overall Dimensions
173 mm (Width), 22 mm (Depth), 12 mm (Height)
Dimensions of each thermometer
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Keywords
Antarctic Exploration, Meteorological Apparatus & Instruments, Thermometers
