Collection Highlights
Slave shackles
ca. 1866
1921.20
Steel
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Balance scale
Title
Balance scale
Object name
Scale
Date
1850-1900
Medium
Brass, steel
Dimensions
Overall: 1 3/4 x 10 3/4 x 4 1/8 in. ( 4.4 x 27.3 x 10.5 cm )
Description
Balance scale with bowl-shaped brass pans attached to steel balance bar with chains.
Object Number
INV.10412
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
