Hydrometer Set

Hydrometer Set

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Description
Mahogany box with glass hydrometer and glass thermometer. The hydrometer has shot ballast, and a paper scale marked “Refined Glycerine. Tp.60F.” and
"BETHLEHEM SHIP BUILDING CORPORATION / MOORE PLANT, ELIZABETH, N.J."
Location
Currently not on view
Object Name
hydrometer
thermometer
Measurements
overall: 1 5/8 in x 10 3/4 in x 2 1/2 in; 4.1275 cm x 27.305 cm x 6.35 cm
overall: 9 7/8 in x 3/4 in; 25.0825 cm x 1.905 cm
overall in case: 1 5/8 in x 10 3/4 in x 2 1/2 in; 4.1275 cm x 27.305 cm x 6.35 cm
ID Number
PH.335520
catalog number
335520
accession number
321714
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Data Source
National Museum of American History
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