Hydrometer

Description:

Large glass hydrometer with shot ballast, and paper label marked “Baume and specific gr. Scale for heavy liquids. Temp. 60° Fahrht.”

Location: Currently not on view

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Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: 1985.0138.02Catalog Number: 1985.0138.02Accession Number: 1985.0138

Object Name: Hydrometer

Measurements: overall: 3/4 in x 11 3/4 in; 1.905 cm x 29.845 cmoverall: 11 3/4 in x 3/4 in; 29.845 cm x 1.905 cm

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746b2-c3f5-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_1761912

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