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Maker(s):Unknown
Culture:American
Title:Scales
Date Made:early 18th century
Type:Weight & Measure
Accession Number:  MH SK B.14.N.22.1
Credit Line:Joseph Allen Skinner Museum, Mount Holyoke College
Museum Collection:  The Joseph Allen Skinner Museum at Mount Holyoke College

Label Text:
SKINNER CATALOGUE: A set of balance scales used by the Sealer of Weights and Measures at Union, Maine. Two brass bowls suspended by three iron chains (one missing) with an iron arm and suspension. Six brass weights, the three largest plugged with lead - 2 oz.., 4 oz.., 8 oz.., 1 lb., 2 lb., 4 lb. All stamped W R (William Rex), with a crown, C M (crown measure), S M (sealing master), and C L. Early 18th century. Cat. 7/5/1935.

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