Scale, Spring
Object number91.40.11
Date1909
MediumMetal
Credit LineGift of Stella Medlen
Dimensions6.5 in. (16.5 cm)MarksPenn USA
Historical NotesThis scale was used by Eva Medlen, midwife in Fayette county, as early as 1909 and as late as 1941. She delivered babies in homes in mining towns: Continental 1,2,3, Leith,Collier, Smock, Oliver, Leisering. For her services she was paid in money, poultry or pride.
Previous owner
Eva Medlen
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Jacobs Brothers Company, Inc.
Toledo Scale Company
Toledo Scale Company
The Exact Weight Scale Company
Penn Scale Manufacturing Company, Inc.
