Analytical Balance

Description:

Analytical balance with a 12-inch beam, 2.75-inch pans, and wood case with glass sides. The “J (?) P. Dutton / 112 Bleecker St. / NEW YORK” inscription on a brass tag in front may refer to Edward Payson Dutton, the bookseller who established the publishing house of E. P. Dutton & Co.

Maker: Dutten, J.P.

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: United States: New York

Subject: Weights & Measures

Subject:

See more items in: Medicine and Science: Chemistry

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Credit Line: John William Christopher Draper and James Christopher Draper

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: CH.333993Catalog Number: 333993Accession Number: 304826

Object Name: analytical balanceObject Type: Balances

Measurements: beam: 30.5 cm; 12 inoverall: 49.5 cm x 53.5 cm x 27.5 cm; 19 1/2 in x 21 1/16 in x 10 13/16 ineach pan: 70 mm; x 2 3/4 in

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a0-e885-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_2641

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