Object Details
- Description
- A powder divider is used for dividing powdered substances into as many equal parts as desired. An inscription on this example reads “Pat. Aug. 16, 87." Pharmaceutical texts referred to this as Michael's Powder Divider.
- Ref: Jacob C. Michael, “Powder Divider,” U.S. Patent 368,227 (August 16, 1887).
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
- Credit Line
- Gift of Schrader's Pharmacy, through Harry L. Schrader
- Physical Description
- metal (overall material)
- Measurements
- extra dividers: 2.625 cm x 2 1/2 in; 1 1/16 in x 6.35 cm
- powder divider: 4 1/4 in x 2 9/16 in; 10.795 cm x 6.50875 cm
- Object Name
- Powder Divider
