Wild and draper tell us that it was decided when their respective observatories were established-in 1860 and 1868-that all instruments should be self-registering.
"The Introduction of Self-Registering Meteorological Instruments"
Robert P. Multhauf
From the son of Sir Francis in 1279 Simon the draper obtained the Manor of Otterbourne for 600 merks, and a quit rent of a pair of gilt spurs valued at six pence!
"John Keble's Parishes"
Charlotte M Yonge
The late Professor draper was fortunate enough to obtain some admirable photographs.
"The Story of the Heavens"
Robert Stawell Ball