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Computing Scale
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Computing Scale

Phinney, William H. · 1870 · overall: 3 7/8 in x 4 3/8 in x 11 1/4 in; 9.8425 cm x 11.1125 cm x 28.575 cm

From the collection of National Museum of American History. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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Patent model for William H. Phinney, “Improvement in Scales for Showing Weight and Price,” U.S. Patent 106,869 (Aug. 30, 1870). Although the invention was not commercially successful, Phinney would later be hailed as the beginning of an important industry.

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Credit lineComputing Scale. 1870. Phinney, William H.. National Museum of American History. CC0.

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