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Shaker, Pipette

Object number2016.29.21

Manufacturer Burton Manufacturing Co.

OriginEl Segundo, CA

MediumPlastic; Metal; Rubber

Credit LineGift of Polk State Center

DescriptionElectric pipette shaker. Dark brown instrument with suspended top section with three pairs of off-white plastic clips. Power toggle switch on front at bottom center surrounded by maker plate. Knob at back center. Four black rubber feet. Black rubber electrical cord emanating from rear at bottom, ends in two-pronged plug.DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth: 6 × 3.5 × 6.25 in. (15.2 × 8.9 × 15.9 cm)
Length (of cord): 71.5 in. (181.6 cm)
MarksMaker plate at front, bottom has dark brown text "115V. - 50-60 CYL. - 7W / Burton / ON / MODEL 1402 / OFF / PIPETTE SHAKER / BURTON MANUFACTURING CO. / EL SEGUNDO, CALIF."
Historical NotesElectric pipette shaker from Polk State Center. When Polk Center opened in 1897 it became the second institution in Pennsylvania built expressly to house and care for people with intellectual disabilities. The 2,000 acre site in rural Venango County allowed access to Pittsburgh via the railroad, but also isolated residents far from their families. Change in the care of people with disabilities over the past 100 years has influenced the lives of the residents and staff at Polk, as well as the surrounding community. This object is part of a collection that documents that important story.

Related institution Polk State Center (founded 1897)

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