Precision Double-Hook Torsion Balance

Roller-Smith Co., Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

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about 1960

Hammertone gray enameled metal case, 3 adjusting screw feet, zero. adjust knob at back, enclosed sample and weight chambers in each side, capacity 500 mgr., serial no. 702541

Overall: 6 × 12 × 10 1/2 in. (15.2 × 30.5 × 26.7 cm)

Hood Museum of Art, Dartmouth: Allen King Collection of Scientific Instruments, Hood Museum of Art, Dartmouth College

2007.1.111

Geography

Place Made: United States, North America

Period

20th century

Object Name

Scientific Instrument

Research Area

Scientific Instrument

Scientific Instrument: Weights and Measures

Not on view

Published References

www.humboldt.edu/~scimus/HSC.54-70/Descriptions/BalRoller.htm (1/08), includes scanned operating instructions.

Provenance

Department of Biological Sciences, Gilman Hall, Room 111, Dartmouth College; transferred into the Allen King Collection of Scientific Instruments, January 2008.

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