RefNo | MOB/050 |
Level | Item |
Title | Portable mountain barometer |
Artist | Newman, John Frederick |
Date | c.1831 |
Description | Portable mountain barometer used by Charles Darwin in geological work during the voyage of HMS 'Beagle'. The instrument is contained in a mahogany tube with a thermometer at the base. It has a silvered scale, graduated to 19 to 31 inches. The tube has a brass guard and a near-centre ivory band. There is a brass hanging ring at the top with a Vernier operating screw. |
Extent | 1 instrument |
ObjectName | Scientific Instrument |
Materials | Wood, brass, glass, ivory |
Dimensions | l 920 x d 44 mm |
AccessStatus | Open |
Provenance | This instrument was purchased by Charles Darwin for the Beagle voyage, 1831-1836 and presented to the Royal Society on behalf of his executors |
URLDescription | Digital version available on The Royal Society Picture Library |
URL | https://pictures.royalsociety.org/image-rs-12491 |
https://pictures.royalsociety.org/image-rs-12483 |
https://pictures.royalsociety.org/image-rs-12481 |
Fellows associated with this archive
Code | PersonName | Dates |
NA8196 | Darwin; Charles Robert (1809 - 1882); naturalist | 1809 - 1882 |