Object Details
- Description
- Two lead pigs (or containers) with lids, suitable for holding radioactive material.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
- user
- Youngstown State University
- Credit Line
- Richard J. Zitto
- Physical Description
- metal (overall material)
- Measurements
- taller canister: 2 5/8 in x 2 in; 6.6675 cm x 5.08 cm
- smaller canister: 1 in x 1 3/4 in; 2.54 cm x 4.445 cm
- lid: 3/8 in x 1 1/2 in; .9525 cm x 3.81 cm
- Object Name
- lead pigs
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