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Weighing machine for infants, England, 1890-1910
This weighing machine measured the weight of babies and infants. The child was placed in the wicker basket. Weights were added to the pan to make the balance level. The weights pictured here range from 2lb (just under 1kg) to 14lb (approximately 6.5kg). Babies are usually weighed regularly after they are born to monitor their growth. The machine weights are made by Liverpool-based Henry Pooley and…
Creator
- Science Museum, London
Subject
- measurement
- weighing machine
Creator
- Science Museum, London
Subject
- measurement
- weighing machine
Providing institution
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- Credit: Science Museum, London
Source
- L0058869
Identifier
- L0058869
- Science Museum A655834
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Providing country
- United Kingdom
Collection name
First time published on Europeana
- 2019-06-09T12:21:19.051Z
Last time updated from providing institution
- 2019-06-09T12:21:19.051Z