Michael's Powder Divider
Michael's Powder Divider
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- Description
- A powder divider is used for dividing powdered substances into as many equal parts as desired. An inscription on this example reads “Pat. Aug. 16, 87." Pharmaceutical texts referred to this as Michael's Powder Divider.
- Ref: Jacob C. Michael, “Powder Divider,” U.S. Patent. 368,227 (August 16, 1887).
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Object Name
- Powder Divider
- Physical Description
- metal (overall material)
- Measurements
- extra dividers: 2.625 cm x 2 1/2 in; 1 1/16 in x 6.35 cm
- powder divider: 4 1/4 in x 2 9/16 in; 10.795 cm x 6.50875 cm
- ID Number
- MG.302607.138
- catalog number
- 302607.138
- accession number
- 302607
- Credit Line
- Gift of Schrader's Pharmacy, through Harry L. Schrader
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- Medicine and Science: Medicine
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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