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Measurements:
overall: 3 in x 11 in x 4 3/4 in; 7.62 cm x 27.94 cm x 12.065 cm
Object Name:
Balance
balance
Date made:
ca 1890
Description:
Brass balance that fits into and stands on a wooden case. This belonged to William de Chastignier Ravenel (d. 1933), a fisheries expert who served for many years as the administrative assistant in charge of the United States National Museum, at the Smithsonian Institution.
Location:
Currently not on view
Subject:
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Credit Line:
Gift of W. deC. Ravenel
ID Number:
MG.M-00548
Catalog number:
M-00548
Accession number:
65893
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Medicine and Science: Pharmacy
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ad-03c6-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_1377119