Precision Single-Hook Torsion Balance
Roller-Smith Co., Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
about 1960
Hammertone gray enameled metal case, 3 adjusting screw feet, zero adjust knob at back, enclosed sample chamber on right side, capacity 25 gr, serial no. 702810.
Overall: 6 × 12 × 10 in. (15.2 × 30.5 × 25.4 cm)
Hood Museum of Art, Dartmouth: Allen King Collection of Scientific Instruments, Hood Museum of Art, Dartmouth College
2007.1.112
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
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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