RefNo | MA/341/3/5 |
Previous numbers | MA.341 |
Level | File |
Title | Meteorological diagrams made at Belgaum [Belagavi], India, by William McDonaugh [?] |
Creator | McDonaugh; William (fl.1850s); British soldier, 64th Regiment |
Date | 1 January-31 December 1858 |
Description | Graphical representations of meteorological observations made at Belagavi, Karnataka State, at the hospital of the 64th Regiment. Two diagrams per sheet. The upper diagram is headed: 'Barometer, and Wind and Rain Diagram from the 9 1/2am [eg 9.30am] observations'. The lower is headed: 'Thermometer and Hygrometer Diagram'. Direction of wind is noted by abbreviation.
Each sheet is headed 'Meteorological Observatory at Camp Deesa...'. The printed sheet is 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 Lance Corporal William McDonaugh and others. Typed paper label [p.24]: 'Belgaum. Barometer, Wind & Rain, Thermometer and Hygrometer Diagrams. 1858.'. |
Extent | 24p. [verso pages blank , except p.24] |
Format | Printed |
Manuscript |
Watercolour |
PhysicalDescription | Ink on paper |
Dimensions | 571x455mm. |
AccessStatus | Open |