Demonstration Balance

Description:

Demonstration balance with a rectangular arm from which weights can hang. The “D. B. and S. Prov. R.I. No. 2.” inscription refers to Darling, Brown & Sharpe, a tool maker in Providence, Rhode Island, that was in business as such from 1866 to 1892.

Date Made: 1866-1892

Maker: Darling, Brown & Sharpe

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: United States: Rhode Island, Providence

Subject: Weights & Measures

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Credit Line: U.S. Military Academy

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: CH.315754Accession Number: 217544Catalog Number: 315754

Object Name: Balance, DemonstrationObject Type: Balances

Measurements: balance arm: 36 in; 91.44 cmbase: 10 1/2 in x 4 3/4 in; 26.67 cm x 12.065 cm

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a0-e63a-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_1814

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