E0927: Metal Scale

Ethnographic

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Identifier:

E0927

Classification Category:

5:Tools & Equipment for Science and Technology ➞ Weights & Measures T&E

Marks/Labels:

[6/96 Metal Rusty]

Materials:

metal

Dimensions:

11 cm L
5 cm W
26 cm H

Provenance of Object:

This object was held in the museum that Luther College started in 1877. This museum eventually grew into the Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum, and following this, non-Norwegian American ethnographic objects were returned to Luther and accessioned into the college’s Anthropology Collection. Without additional documentation, was likely obtained by the Luther College Museum (later the Norwegian-American Museum) between the late 19th century and early 20th century.

Description:

A hanging scale/balance.

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