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box of fractional weights

Date: circa 1970
Inventory Number: 2006-1-0108
Classification: Weights
Subject:
weights & measures, demonstration apparatus,
Maker: Ohaus Scale Corporation (1907-present)
Cultural Region:
United States,
Place of Origin:
Union,
Dimensions:
3.2 x 10.5 x 4 cm (1 1/4 x 4 1/8 x 1 9/16 in.)
Material:
plastic, aluminum,
Description:
Small grey plastic "sto-A-weigh" box containing aluminum fractional weights and a set of forceps for use with an analytical balance. Plus a plastic bag marked by the maker, with some more fractional weights.
Signedon lid: sto-A-weigh OHAUS
FunctionStandard weights for an analytical balance.
Curatorial RemarksCame to the CHSI with two analytical balances: 2006-1-0103 and 2006-1-0104.

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