Thermometer
English, 18th Century
Thermometer carried by Dr. John Jeffries and J.P.F. Blanchard on the first ascent across the English Channel on January 7, 1785.
Gift of Dr. James Howard Means
A19630028000
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 Kingdom
Type
INSTRUMENTS-Flight Management
Manufacturer
Jones and Son Ltd.
Physical Description
Wood frame with brass scale farenheit thermometer used by Dr. John Jeffries on the first balloon crossing of the English Channel.
Dimensions
3-D: 73 × 8.9 × 3.8cm, 1.1kg (2 ft. 4 3/4 in. × 3 1/2 in. × 1 1/2 in., 2.5lb.)
Materials
HAZMAT: Mercury
Wood
Copper Alloy (Brass)
Glass
Inventory Number
A19630028000
Credit Line
Gift of Dr. James Howard Means
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
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