Scale
Object number2011.67.10
Manufacturer
Lafayette Instrument Company
OriginLafayette, IN
Mediumvarious metals; plastic
Credit LineGift of Debra Bailey and Jodi Lindner
DescriptionTin hand-grip scale. On face are measurements printed in black. In lower center. Two black plastic pointers: one is movable, the other measures grip. Handle on bottom; when squeezed, one pointer moves. Handle twists around, and is within a tin frame.Dimensions9.125 x 5.875 x 1.875 in. (23.2 x 14.9 x 4.8 cm)InscriptionsOn face are measurements 0-100 printed in black.
In lower center, in black, "KILOGRAM".
MarksIn lower center, also in black, "LAFAYETTE INSTRUMENT CO. / LAFAYETTE, INDIANA".
Black and silver metallic label on back with text "LAFAYETTE INSTRUMENT / MODEL NO. SERIAL NO. / [impressed] 78010 149284".
Historical NotesPart of the Heavyhands collection.
Related person
Leonard Schwartz
Related institution
Heavyhands
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Davis Instrument Manufacturing Company
1918-1988
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