Thermometer, Medical
Object number97.97.6 a-d
Manufacturer
Cornell
Manufacturer
Will Ross, Inc.
Datec. 1960
Mediumglass, metal, mercury
Credit LineGift of Christine Sheckler Koza
DescriptionTwo mercury thermometers inside a metal thermometer case with slide-on lid.Dimensions4.75 x 0.625 x 0.313 in. (12.1 x 1.6 x 0.8 cm)Inscriptions(a-b)
Lid has Caduceus symbol.
Marks(c)
"1772 P-S CORNELL ORAL STUBBY USA".
(d)
"F5AO MICH 1 Kenwood WILL ROSS,INC. USA".
Historical NotesUsed by Dr. W. E. Sheckler, a small animal veterinarian in practice in Pittsburgh from the 1920s until his death in 1978. He made house calls along Fifth Avenue, had clients from all walks of life, served as vet for the Pittsburgh Zoo, was affiliated with the Western Pennsylvania Kennel Association, Animal Friends, and the Animal Rescue League.
Previous owner
Dr. W. E. Sheckler
(died 1978)
Related institution
Pittsburgh Zoo
Related institution
Western Pennsylvania Kennel Association
Related institution
Animal Friends
Related institution
Animal Rescue League
Terms
On View
On viewc. 1900
1840-1879