Record

Reference NumberMIMM/2009-1/19
TitleForbes Bath Thermometer
Date1900-1949
DescriptionThe mercury glass thermometer is securely held within the wooden frame by a cork at the flat bottom of the frame. The opposite side of the wooden frame features a handle.
The thermometer is made of clear glass, allowing for easy temperature reading on the paper scale, printed in black ink along with the brand "Dr FORBES SPECIFICATIONS.". Its tip contains mercury.
The cork cannot be remove to fully identify the label.
These types of thermometers were designed by Forbes, typically manufactured in Germany, and used to measure water temperature for give cold, warm or hot baths as part of medical treatment.
Extent1 item
Dimensions295mm x 25mm x 25mm
Digital CollectionsView online in our digital collections
Credit LineRoyal College of Physicians of Ireland
Object NameThermometer
TermTemperature
Persons
CodePersonNameDates
DS/UK/4819Forbes; Sir; John (1787-1861); physician1787-1861
DS/UK/5768Murnane; John I. (1888-1969); Physician1888-1969
DS/UK/5769Murnane; Irene Alice (1903-2006); Locum Doctor1903-2006
DS/UK/2271Sexton; William Henry (1894-1961); physician1894-1961
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