Scale, Postal

Name/Title

Scale, Postal

Description

Among the clerical objects from the Fountaintown Tuesday Club. A postal scale with a weight tray at the top. Object is made of light weight metal and has a needle that points horrizontally to indicate the weight of postage. The front of the scale features the needle and corrolating measurements. On the right of the measurement graph is ounces and pounds. On the left of the graph are categories for newspapers, book circular, letters, and "MDSE." On both sides of the scale is the an eagle with wings spread holding four American Flags in its talons. The words "Manufactured by Pelouze Scale and Mfg Co. Chicago, USA."

Collection

Kelso, Lewis

Acquisition

Accession

2007.036

Source or Donor

Kelso, Lewis

Acquisition Method

Donation

Made/Created

Place

City

Shelbyville

Township

Addison Township

County

Shelby County

State/Province

Indiana

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

Notes

Date: 1900 c

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Jul 7, 2012

Create Date

August 9, 2012

Update Date

February 16, 2024