Historical information

Believed to have been used at Portland Customs House during the time that Captain James Fawthrop was Harbour Master, 1853 - 1868. Hung on the wall of the Portland Custom House during his period of office as Portland Harbour Master.

Significance

James Fawthrop

Physical description

Glass fronted wooden case containing a thermometer and a 'vapour pressure' barometer.

Inscriptions & markings

Front: yellow sticky label with number 4001 on back of case.