Collection Highlights
At the Battle of Palo Alto
Date:
1846
Object Number:
PR.068.24
Medium:
Lithograph
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Prescription scale
Object Number:
1946.333ab
Date:
1800-1850
Medium:
Metal, string
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/4 x 7 x 3 in. ( 1.9 x 17.8 x 7.6 cm )
Description:
Metal prescription scale with two shallow circular pans attached to balance bar with string (one now detached).
Gallery Label:
According to the accession records, this apothecary scale was used by the donor's great-grandfather, Dr. Andrew Van Allen.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Richard H. Gosman
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
