Thermometers (2)

Thermometers (2)

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Description
Two glass thermometers, one aural and one rectal, each with a “Becton Dickinson & Co.” inscription. The inscription on the metal case reads “GENERAL / RECTAL.”
Location
Currently not on view
Object Name
Thermometers, Batch of
thermometers
thermometer, clinical, set
Other Terms
Thermometers, Batch of; Diagnostic Medicine
maker
Becton, Dickinson and Company
Measurements
overall: 1/2 in x 4 1/8 in x 3/4 in; 1.27 cm x 10.4775 cm x 1.905 cm
ID Number
MG.M-07339
catalog number
M-07339
accession number
217731
Credit Line
Gift of William P. Evans
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Data Source
National Museum of American History
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