Brief Description

Glass thermometer, with screw-on cylindrical cover, O.K. brand, calibrated from 10 to 150 degrees fahrenheit.

History of Object

Included in contents of Dr. James Jamieson's medical bag (registration number 74), who practiced in Warnambool and Melbourne, later lecturing in Obstetrics at Melbourne University. He died in 1916.

Materials and Finishes

Metal (plated) and glass.

References

Association file; AMA Museum catalogue.

Brief Description

Floating 14-inch bath thermometer with Dr. Forbes' specifications. Consists of wood-encased thermometer with turned handle.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Glass, wood and paper (printed).

References

Catalogue: Down Bros. Ltd., 1938. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances", p. 1642, no. 1642/1-2.

Brief Description

Incubator thermometer for up to 220° Fahrenheit, in metal cylinder container, by Normalglas.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Glass, paper, metal (painted), cork and mercury.

References

Brief Description

Thermometer by Zeiss, with directions for dealing with disjointed mercury thread, and in cardboard cylinder container.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Glass, rubber, paper (printed) and cardboard.

References

Brief Description

Thermometer for up to 100°C, in wooden cylinder container. Gauge number well-worn.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Glass, wood and mercury.

References

Brief Description

Incubator thermometer for up to 140° Fahrenheit, held in upright cylindrical wooden case, manufactured by Victor-X-Ray Corp.

History of Object

This item was originally donated to the Victorian Branch of the Australian Medical Association. The A.M.A. donated its historical collection of documents and artifacts to the University of Melbourne's Medical History Museum in 1994.

Materials and Finishes

Wood, glass, metal and mercury.

References