Balance Scale

Object/Artifact

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Museum Of American Heritage

Name/Title

Balance Scale

Entry/Object ID

1000.1412.1

Description

Scale, Balance

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Computing Scale Co.

Notes

possible date made: Early 1900s where made: Dayton, OH serial number: 43444

Material

Metal

Interpretative Labels

Label Type

Cultural/Historical Context

Label

Balance Scale The Computing Scale Co., Dayton, OH Early 1900s This balance scale features the familiar scoop used for weighing dry goods. This scale is attached to an indicator that points to the suggested price of the item being weighed. This specific scale was used at a family grocery store in North Dakota.

General Notes

Note

Pan for product, price shown on drum, decorative base, chrome plated steel, used in family grocery store in North Dakota.