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Prescription Scale

 

Description(Physical Details): Stainless steel pocket prescription scale in a steel case. "DR. C. H. FITCH'S PRESCRIPTION SCALE" stamped on the outside of the case, along with patent date of Sept 29 1885 and manufacturer's mark. Inside of the case is a small pan, which is attached to a pin. A steel tab with a scale on it slides into the pan to adjust the desired amount, measured in grains with capacity from 1/2 grain to 20 grains. Also included in this set is a spatula with a folding handle, which fits inside of the box. Fits inside of a cardboard box.

 

Manufacturer: N.V. Randolph & Co.

 

Date of Manufacture: 1885-1895

 

Rights: www.library.vcu.edu/copyright.html

 

Collection: Medical Artifacts Collection

 

Reference URL: dig.library.vcu.edu/u?/mar,65

 

 

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Uploaded on August 11, 2011
Taken on August 11, 2011