Thermometer used by Tooth & Co Limited
Object No. 86/4041
Thermometer, part of Tooth & Co Collection, 'Tycos', metal / glass, Taylor Instrument Companies, Rochester, New York, United States of America, used by Tooth & Co Limited, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1908-1985
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Summary
Physical Description
A thermometer, made of metal and glass, which consists of a metal rectangular casing with a a rim on two sides. Inside of casing is glass thermometer secured with metal hinges and screws. Printed on metal casing in gold ink is text which reads, 'Tycos / ROCHESTER.NY.U.S.A / 130 / 120 /110 / 100 / 90 / 80 / 70 / 60 / 50 / 40 / 30 / 20 / 10 / 0'. Around the rim of the casing is impressed text which reads, 'ROCHESTER N.Y.U.S.A.' and on the other side, 'TAYLOR INSTRUMENT COMPANIES'.
DIMENSIONS
Height
347 mm
Width
94 mm
Depth
42 mm
PRODUCTION
Notes
This thermometer was made by Taylor Instrument Companies, Rochester, New York, United States of America, date unknown.
HISTORY
Notes
This thermometer was used by Tooth and Co., Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
SOURCE
Credit Line
Gift of Tooth & Company Ltd under the Australian Government's Tax Incentives for the Arts Scheme, 1986
Acquisition Date
31 December 1986
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