Darkroom Thermometer
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- Date
- n.d.
- Material
- glass; mercury; metal; fibre
- Catalogue Number
- 104.41.1162
- Description
- A transparent glass Cherry Vale darkroom thermometer without case. The thermometer measures 16.0 cm (length) x 1.5 cm (width) and features scale readings in black writing on a white background. The scale on the viewer left side of the thermometer is measured in Fahrenheit and shows values from -20 …
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- Title
- Darkroom Thermometer
- Date
- n.d.
- Material
- glass; mercury; metal; fibre
- Dimensions
- 0.5 x 1.2 x 16.2 cm
- Description
- A transparent glass Cherry Vale darkroom thermometer without case. The thermometer measures 16.0 cm (length) x 1.5 cm (width) and features scale readings in black writing on a white background. The scale on the viewer left side of the thermometer is measured in Fahrenheit and shows values from -20 to 120°F in 10° increments; the viewer right side of the thermometer is measured in Celsius and shows values from -30 to 50°C in 10° increments. A large arrow is present indicating the 68°F is the ideal temperature for use in a darkroom setting. The rear of the thermometer features (in black) the Cherry Vale company logo followed by a series of information that reads: “CHERRY VALE,” “ACCURATE DARKROOM THERMOMETER” on a white background.
- Subject
- photography
- darkroom
- Nick Morant
- Credit
- Gift of Nicholas Morant, Banff, 2006
- Catalogue Number
- 104.41.1162
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