Historical information

Used at Orbost Hospital where it was used for testing the temperature of bath water. It was donated to Orbost Historical Society in 1991.
This is a floating bath thermometer made in Germany for the British market.

Significance

This item is associated with Orbost Hospital and is an example of an early medical instrument.

Physical description

A glass tubed thermometer in a wooden case with temperatures for bath water written on it. Has a red "Orbost" label glued to it indicating that it was used at Orbost Hospital.
The thermometer is housed inside a wooden frame that is stoppered with a cork at the base. It is in degrees Fahrenheit and includes water and spirit boiling temperatures, as well as hot, warm, tepid and freezing points. Can be hung.

Inscriptions & markings

Made in Germany. Dr Forbes specifications.