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Milk scale

 Accession
Identifier: MUS-589

Content Description

Scale used to weigh milk in the barn each day to check how much each cow is producing. Made of brass and iron. 10 1/2" by 4 1/2" with 4" iron hook. On scale it says "Chatillon's Improved Circular Spring Balance to weigh 30 lb." near the top and near the bottom it says "Milk Scale each 10 lb is marked on the slide the intermediate weights on the circle. warranted, New York". In between the words is a circle with number 0-9 with half markers and a dial that spins when the hook is pulled at the bottom.

Acquisition Type

Gift

Restrictions Apply

No

Dates

  • 1700-1900

Extent

1 items ; 10 1/2" by 4 1/2"

Source