Torsion Balance

Torsion Balance Co., Clifton, New Jersey

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about 1970

Gray enameled metal case, glass top on lid and chamber, glass front, 2 removable stainless steel pans, 2 adjustable screw feet, Style RX-1, serial no. 54336, maximum capacity 120 gr., Class A.

Overall: 5 × 12 × 7 in. (12.7 × 30.5 × 17.8 cm)

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

2007.1.114

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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