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Basket Scale for Weighing Small Animals in the Laboratory

Object Details

Description
The inscription on the paper scale reads “John Chatillon & Sons / New York / U.S.A.”
Location
Currently not on view
Data Source
National Museum of American History
maker
John Chatillon and Sons
Credit Line
Gift of the City of New York Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
Physical Description
metal (overall material)
paper (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 37 in x 24 in x 24 in; 93.98 cm x 60.96 cm x 60.96 cm
Object Name
scale, animal
public health
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