Thermometer
A.Franks Ltd.
Category
Scientific instruments
Date
Unknown
Materials
Wood, glass, brass and mercury
Measurements
232 mm (L)
Place of origin
Manchester
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Dunham Massey, Cheshire
NT 932653.12
Summary
Wooden Fahrenheit thermometer painted yellow with a method of hanging on the back; black and red lettering and numbers. One of several throughout the house that have the room name to which they belong handwritten on the back. This one has 'Ladies Maid's Room' in ink on the reverse.
Provenance
Stamford collection; devised to the National Trust by Roger Grey, 10th Earl of Stamford (1896-1976).
Marks and inscriptions
Ladies Maid's Room (handwritten in ink)
Makers and roles
A.Franks Ltd., optician