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Ross Pocket Barometer
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Ross Pocket Barometer
Category
Science and Technology
Classification
CHENHALL - Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology - Meteorological T&E - Barometer
Object Origin
Ross
1902
London, England
Physical Characteristics
Object Description: Silver metal barometer that resembles a pocket watch. It has a white face with black text and one (1) black needle. There are two (2) ranges of numbers. The outer ring ranges from 0 to 10000 feet. The inner ring ranges from 21 to 31 inches.
Marks: "RAIN CHANGE FAIR / Compensated / ROSS. / LONDON."
Measurements: Object:
Height: 2 in, Diameter: 1.75 in
Weight: 0.209 lbs
Credit
Museum Purchase, 2010.1.5
Display Status
On Exhibit
Ross Pocket Barometer
About: Ross Pocket Barometer
About: Ross Pocket Barometer
Made in London, this sterling silver pocket barometer from 1902 served as a portable device to measure changes in atmospheric pressure which could be used to predict short-term weather patterns. A drop in atmospheric pressure is associated with cloudy, windy, or rainy weather, while an increase in pressure is associated with clear skies.
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