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Description:

A specific gravity bottle determines the specific gravity of a liquid. In use, it was weighed empty, and then again when filled with the liquid in question.

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Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: ZZ.RSN82808U11

Object Name: Specific Gravity Bottles (3)BottlesSpecific Gravity Bottles (3)Object Type: bottles

Physical Description: glass, ?, transparent (disjoint section material)Measurements: overall (bottle): 2 5/8 in x 1 1/2 in x 1 1/2 in; 6.6675 cm x 3.81 cm x 3.81 cmoverall (stopper: 1 3/8 in x 3/8 in x 3/8 in; 3.4925 cm x .9525 cm x .9525 cm

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a5-6bb9-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_721647

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