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Acetometer with box made by Joseph Long

Object No. 86/4103

Acetometer with box, wood / glass / brass / velvet / paper, Joseph Long, London, England, 1821-1860

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Summary

Physical Description

An acetometer, made of glass and brass, which consists of four pieces: a long test tube with measurements down the side in white ink, a brass tap, two small glass test tubes, and litmus paper. A box for acetometer, made of wood and velvet, rectangular in shape it consists of a lid and a base joined together at one side with brass hinges and secured at the other with two eyes and hooks. Inside of box has velvet lining and compartments for each acetometer part.

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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