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Shelfmark: 19912-0001 Musée des arts et métiers-CNAM  (Paris France) Suggestions & Corrections  
Type: instrument
Dimension: W.: 50; L.: 21, 5; Mass: 20 g.
 
Component's data
Thematic group: Instruments 
Type: thermometer
Abstract: Mercury thermometer in wooden case with hinged lid and claps. Pear-shaped bulbs. With engraved inscription 'Crichton Fecit'. With knobs at top for suspension, with silk, thread or tape loops in position.
 
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Person City Cronology   Position
name: -
name: Paris
date/range: 1952
date of: donation
epoch: 20 (2°)
name: J. Crichton
resp.: maker
name: Paris
date/range: 1780
date of: construction
epoch: 18 (2°)
name: Antoine Laurent Lavoisier
resp.: owner
name: Paris
date/range: 1780
date of: construction
epoch: 18 (2°)
 
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Discipline Topic Argument

Chemistry Apparatus Thermometer