Themometer

Object number@LJS
TitleThemometer
DescriptionDr. Forbes bath themometer used by both midwives and in hospitals for measuring the temperature of baby food, sterilising milk, and bath water. Uses fahrenheit to measure and on the back is marked with the suggestions that water at freezing is 32 degrees, at cold is 45 degrees, cool is 66 degrees, temp is 78 degrees, tepid is 86 degrees, warm is 96 degrees, and hot is 105 degrees.
Production periodTwentieth century, early
Object nameThermometer
Object categoryINSTRUMENT
MaterialSteel
Dimensions
- Length: 14.0 cm