Scale
Object number2010.31.18 a-d
OriginPennsylvania
OriginNew York, NY
Mediumvarious metals; rubber
Credit LineGift of Bill Gallagher
DescriptionPainted red metal balance scale with shallow bronze bowl and two circular weights.Dimensions(a) Height: 7.375 ; Width: 6 ; Length: 13.5(b) Circum: 25.125; Depth: 1.5
(c) C: 8.5 ; D: .75
(d) C: 10 ; D: 1.25
Inscriptions(a)
Ball-type weight on a jagged ruler featuring numbers 1-10 "OZ".
Circular plate has a paper inspection label attached.
(c)
Impressed into top, "1 / LB".
(d)
Impressed into top, "2 / LB".
Marks(a)
Embossed on base: "No 4".
Label on side of base "MFG / BY / N.Y.C. 5 PENNA"; "J...S"; "BROS / NEW ... / APPROVO L 5".
Historical NotesPart of a collection of pharmaceutical items from Gallagher Pharmacy in Duquesne, Pennsylvania, that documents the typical neighborhood pharmacy in the era before major chain pharmacies. Donor Bill Gallagher's uncle, Matthew Gallagher, started Gallagher’s Pharmacy in 1922. Matthew's nephew Bill started working there in 1948, and eventually took over for his uncle. Bill closed the doors of the pharmacy on December 31, 2009.
Previous owner
Gallagher Pharmacy
(1922 - 2009)
Related person
Matthew Gallagher
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