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Therma (2) Thermometer

Accession Number

1589.2021.1

Object Name

Therma (2) Thermometer

Created

09/03/2021

Creator

Hermione Cooper

Accession Date

09/03/2021

Brief Description

Therma (2) Thermometer Consisting of a probe and battery case joined by coiled plastic

Materials

Plastic, metal

Dimensions

Case 14(L) cms. Probe 24(L) cms

Number Of Objects

2

Inscription Description

“THERMA 2 THERMOMETER” on front and instructions on back of case

Colour

Black, silver, red

Maker

ETI Ltd

Object Production Place

Worthing, England

Provenance

This probe style thermometer was used in the early days of the Scottish Avalanche Information Service (SAIS) to take readings in the different layers of snow which helped predict potential avalanches. The SAIS started back in 1988 under the then watchful eye of Blythe Wright and it is largely due to his efforts that we have the excellent daily avalanche reports in Scotland during the winter.
We think this thermometer dates from the early days - 1990’s - and has now been replaced by more up to date versions.

Acquisition Date

09/03/2021

Condition Check Date

09/03/2021

Rules

Spectrum : UK Museum documentation standard, V.3.1 2007

Modified

09/03/2021

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