Barometer
English, 18th Century
Barometer carried by Dr. John Jeffries on the first ascent across the English Channel on January 7, 1785.
Gift of Dr. James Howard Means
A19630027000
Display Status
This object is not on display at the National Air and Space Museum. It is either on loan or in storage.
Object Details
Date
18th Century
Country of Origin
United States of America
Type
INSTRUMENTS-Flight Management
Manufacturer
Jones and Son Ltd.
Physical Description
Wood frame barometer with brass number scale, large bulb on bottom; carried by Dr. John Jeffries on the first crossing of the English Channel by balloon.
Dimensions
3-D: 91.4 × 14 × 7.6cm, 1.4kg (3 ft. × 5 1/2 in. × 3 in., 3lb.)
Materials
HAZMAT: Mercury
Wood
Glass
Copper Alloy (Brass)
Inventory Number
A19630027000
Credit Line
Gift of Dr. James Howard Means
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
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