Maker:

Edelmann, Max Thomas  Search this

Physical Description:

metal (overall material)

Measurements:

overall: 47 1/2 in; 120.65 cm

Object Name:

variometer

Place Made:

Germany: Bavaria, Munich

Description:

This instrument belonged to the Carnegie Institution of Washington, and was probably made in the early 1900s by Max Thomas Edelmann of Munich. <p>Ref: M. Th. Edelmann, "On the Construction of Earth-Magnetic Instruments," <i>Weather Bureau Bulletin</i> 11 (1893): 511-539.</p>

Location:

Currently not on view

Subject:

Science & Scientific Instruments  Search this

Science & Scientific Instruments  Search this

Credit Line:

Carnegie Institution of Washington

ID Number:

1983.0039.05

Accession number:

1983.0039

Catalog number:

1983.0039.05

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Data Source:

National Museum of American History

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a8-d68c-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:nmah_1029381