Spring Scale

Name/Title

Spring Scale

Entry/Object ID

2016.58.6

Description

Spring scale consisting of a rectangular metal box containing a spring, a hanging loop at the top, and a hook at the bottom. The front is yellow printed with measurement lines up to 200 lbs. The brand is "The King" manufactured by Hanson in Northbrook, Illinois.

Context

Used by Dwight Kelton of Montpelier, Vermont.

Acquisition

Accession

2016.58

Source or Donor

Kelton, Anne H.

Acquisition Method

Gift

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Hanson

Place

City

Northbrook

State/Province

Illinois

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Scale, Spring

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Scale

Nomenclature Class

Weights & Measures T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 05: Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

11 in

Width

2 in

Length

3-1/8 in

Material

Metal

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Kelton, Dwight Herbert (1921-2009)

Related Places

Place

City

Montpelier

County

Washington County

State/Province

Vermont

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America