Case, Measuring Instrument

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

Name/Title

Case, Measuring Instrument

Entry/Object ID

2020.1.145 A-E

Description

A: Container, Scale weight set. Wood and metal. Box contains four round weights and is missing another four weights. The missing weights would weigh 5 grams, 2 grams, 2 grams, and 1 gram. Container also has a small circular empty cavity covered by a round domed metal lid. Weight set possibly used for medical purposes. 4.5" x 2.25" B: Brass, weight. Weight is circle with a peg on the top to use as a handle. Weight is 50 grams. 1" x .75" C: Brass, weight. Weight is circle with a peg on the top to use as a handle. Weight is 20 grams. .75" x .5" D: Brass, weight. Weight is circle with a peg on the top to use as a handle. Weight is 10 grams. .5" x .25" E: Brass, weight. Weight is circle with a peg on the top to use as a handle. Weight is 10 grams. .5" x .25"

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Case, Measuring Instrument

Nomenclature Class

Weights & Measures T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 05: Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology

Dimensions

Width

2-1/4 in

Length

4-1/2 in

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Feb 18, 2020