Lead Pigs (2)

lead pigs
lead pigs
Description:

Two lead pigs (or containers) with lids, suitable for holding radioactive material.

User: Youngstown State University

Location: Currently not on view

Used: United States: Ohio, Youngstown

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Credit Line: Richard J. Zitto

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: 2010.0235.09Catalog Number: 2010.0235.09Accession Number: 2010.0235

Object Name: lead pigs

Physical Description: metal (overall material)Measurements: taller canister: 2 5/8 in x 2 in; 6.6675 cm x 5.08 cmsmaller canister: 1 in x 1 3/4 in; 2.54 cm x 4.445 cmlid: 3/8 in x 1 1/2 in; .9525 cm x 3.81 cm

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746b4-355f-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_1862905

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