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Upright Barometer


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      Date: 1860 -

Description: An upright barometer featuring decorative bird carvings. Barometers like this were used on naval ships, and would have had a gimbal attached to keep it level and compensate for the movement of the ship. This barometer is from the pilot's office at Low Head

Format: realia
Object: measuring instruments
Material: teak;  brass;  glass;  mother of pearl

Titles:
Upright Barometer

Subjects: navigational instruments

Institution: George Town and District Historical Society Inc.

Object number: GTH_PS0051

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