Collection Highlights
A Brief Description of NEW-YORK: Formerly Called New-Netherlands..
Date:
1670
Object Number:
LIB.Y.1670.Den
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Letter scale
Object Number:
INV.504
Date:
1860-1890
Medium:
Brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 7/8 x 2 1/2 x 1/4 in. ( 12.4 x 6.4 x 0.6 cm )
Marks:
stamped: on obverse: "THE FAMILY LETTER SCALE / W & K. MF'G CO."
Description:
Letter scale made of sheet brass; undulating teardrop shape with circular dial with stamped inscriptions; needle with stamped decoration, including the silhouetted head of a man in an oval frame; hinged ring and hook attached to narrow end.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
