Scale (weighing device)

Object number
2000.43.2
Creator
Pelouze Scale amp Mfg Co
Date
circa 1897
Description
Metal postal scale. Flat square white scale plate resting on two legs; round paper face with metal indicator encased in metal and glass. Scale face and plate are attached to a black metal square with two painted images of a gold eagle resting on four American flags. Face of scale reads: 'Mail & Express/ Weighs/ 16lbs. By 1/2 Ozs.'; 'Pelouze Scale & Mfg. Co., Chicago'.
Materials
metal
Object Types
scales (weighing devices), post offices
Subjects
Scales