Dalton's walking stick barometer, 2000
Item — Box: 1, Object: 2006.501.064
Scope and Contents
Museum of Science and Industry, Manchester, England. Walking-stick barometer owned by John Dalton, who recorded his observations of the weather every day for 57 years, including the day he died. A facing half-stick covers the barometer and thermometer to protect them; it is held in place by the screw-on handle of the walking stick.
Dates
- Creation: 2000
Repository Details
Part of the Science History Institute Archives Repository
Contact:
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315 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia PA 19106 United States
215.873.8265
215.873.5265 (Fax)
reference@sciencehistory.org