box of fractional weights
Datecirca 1970
Inventory Number2006-1-0108
ClassificationWeights
Subject
Maker
Ohaus Scale Corporation
1907-present
Cultural Region
Place of Origin
Dimensions3.2 x 10.5 x 4 cm (1 1/4 x 4 1/8 x 1 9/16 in.)
Material
DescriptionSmall grey plastic "sto-A-weigh" box containing aluminum fractional weights and a set of forceps for use with an analytical balance. Plus a plastic bag marked by the maker, with some more fractional weights.
Signedon lid: sto-A-weigh OHAUS
Curatorial RemarksCame to the CHSI with two analytical balances: 2006-1-0103 and 2006-1-0104.
FunctionStandard weights for an analytical balance.
American
Date: 1920-1950
Accessories: Wooden case; balance runner; key; glass cover (broken) for fractional weights
Object number: 1996-1-0265
Baker & Sons
Date: late 19th-early 20th Century
Accessories: fittted box; weights
Object number: 3817
American
Date: late 19th-early 20th Century
Accessories: box; weights; tweezers
Object number: 3816
Toledo Scale Corporation
Date: early 20th-mid 20th Century
Object number: 1998-1-0882
