Thermometer Collection (#5)
"From Mercury to Digital: A Journey through Thermometers" The mercury thermometer, a classic household tool for measuring temperature accurately
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"From Mercury to Digital: A Journey through Thermometers" The mercury thermometer, a classic household tool for measuring temperature accurately. Remember the old household thermometer hanging on the wall? It was always there to give us an idea of how hot or cold it was inside. Did you know that Duckhams Motor Oil had its own thermometer? A unique way to promote their brand and keep track of temperature at the same time. Travel back in time with this Mappin Brothers ad from 1895, showcasing their thermometers as essential accessories for Londoners. Even kids know how important it is to measure their temperature when feeling unwell – just like this boy diligently checking his own temperature. Taking someone's temperature can be a caring act, as shown by this adorable birdie reading a thermometer for its sick friend. Love can also have its own thermometer. Discover "The Love Thermometer, " a whimsical concept that measures affection instead of degrees Celsius or Fahrenheit. Nurses play a crucial role in healthcare, including checking patients' pulse and using thermometers to monitor body temperatures – just like this female nurse attending to a girl in bed. Another dedicated nurse ensuring children's well-being by carefully checking their temperatures – because every degree matters when it comes to health. Step into history with the Accademia del Cimento's extraordinary cluster bulb thermometer from 1650, featuring liquid and glass beads of different densities - an early scientific marvel. Humor meets medicine in this comic postcard depicting rising temperatures during doctor visits throughout the 20th century.