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LicenseWeighing machine, by I B Haas, with hanger and 13 weights, c
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Weighing machine, by I B Haas, with hanger and 13 weights, c
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Weighing machine, by I B Haas, with hanger and 13 weights, c
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Weighing machine, by I B Haas, with hanger and 13 weights inside, c. 1800
Jacob Bernard Haas made and signed philosophical instruments in London from about 1783-1800. He was Bavarian. This is a weighing machine made by Haas in 1800. It is made of wood and brass. Inside are a hanger and 13 weights. Monitoring a patient’s weight can indicate their health. Accurate weight information also ensures the appropriate dose is given of any medication.
Details
- Category:
- Nursing & Hospital Furnishings
- Object Number:
- 1979-406
- Materials:
- instrument, wood, instrument, brass, ? material and weight, metal
- Measurements:
-
overall: 370 mm x 470 mm x 330 mm,
- type:
- weighing machine
- credit:
- Harriet Wynter Ltd.
