Druggists' Measure

Description:

Patent model for William Vom Hofe, “Improvement in Druggists’ Measures,” U.S. Patent 150,113 (April 21, 1874). The inscription near the top reads “WM VOM HOFE.” William Vom Hofe was a glass worker in New York City.

Date Made: 1872

Maker: Vom Hofe, William

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: United States: New York, New York City

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Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: MG.M-09348Catalog Number: M-09348Accession Number: 219305Patent Number: 150,113

Object Name: Graduate (Druggists' measure), patent model

Physical Description: glass (overall material)Measurements: overall: 17.4 cm x 10.8 cm; 6 7/8 in x 4 1/4 inoverall: 7 in x 4 7/8 in x 4 1/4 in; 17.78 cm x 12.3825 cm x 10.795 cm

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a8-e0a2-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_729765

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