Record

RefNoMA/347/13
Previous numbersMA.347
LevelFile
TitleMeteorological diagrams from the Colaba Observatory, Bombay [Mumbai], India
Date1 January-31 December 1858
DescriptionGraphical representations of meteorological observations made at Colaba Observatory. Two diagrams per sheet. The upper diagram is headed: 'Barometer, and Wind and Rain Diagram from the 9.30a.m. observations'. The lower is headed: 'Thermometer and Hygrometer Diagram'. Direction of wind is also represented.

Each sheet is headed 'Meteorological Observatory at Bombay', with the date. From p.7, the printed sheets are engraved lower left and right: 'H. James Captn. R.E. delt. J.W. Lowry sc.'. The author of the sheets is not noted, but these are based upon the observations made by Govind Ramchundra and others.
Extent24p. [verso pages blank]
FormatPrinted
Manuscript
PhysicalDescriptionInk and watercolour on paper
Dimensions565x458mm.
AccessStatusOpen
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