Weight set for gram scale. Cylindrical wooden container with 10 weights marked.
Single piece of wood, hollowed out cup/container. 5/8" high. Lid slips onto top to fit securely. Written on top in black ink: "Gram Weights." Inside, 3 heavier weights of varying square sizes. 7 thin square sheets. All are metal.
Weathervane constructed in shape of rooster of painted sheet iron with hand forged hinges. "1759" cut out from center. Streaks of paint to represent feathers on tail and from neck. Yellow beak and red comb and chin.
From old hotel on the Lincoln Highway east of Lancaster, PA. Purchased at the sale of the estate of the Misses Metzger by donor.
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Also list of debts owed to estate no date, administrators' account 1759.
Enslaved persons listed.
3 items, 9 pieces
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RG-03-00-0133
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
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