Hydrometer

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Description:

Glass hydrometer with shot ballast, and paper label marked "Specific Gravity for Heavy Liquids, Temp. 60/60 F" and "Made in U.S.A. Eimer & Amend, N.Y."

Maker: Eimer and Amend

Location: Currently not on view

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Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: 1984.0046.027Catalog Number: 1984.0046.027Accession Number: 1984.0046

Object Name: hydrometer

Measurements: overall: 5 3/4 in x 3/4 in; 14.605 cm x 1.905 cmoverall: 1 in x 7 3/16 in x 1 in; 2.54 cm x 18.25625 cm x 2.54 cm

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746b2-d044-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_1762171

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