Handheld postal scale, 1950s-1990s
Scope and Contents
The handheld postal scale was used in the library between the 1950s and the 1990s to weigh letters to determine the cost of delivery.
Dates
- Usage: 1950s-1990s
Extent
1 Object
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Physical Location
Cat 5-9 B-5
Physical Description
Small brass handheld postal scale with a lime green plastic clip. It is housed in a pouch with white, yellow, green and orange patterns.
Dimensions
3.3 (depth) x 2.5 (width) x 3.3 (height) inches
General
The handheld postal scale is a small scale used to measure letters, in both grams and ounces at the same time, to establish postage cost. The mail is clipped on one end and the dial indicates the weight. This scale only measures in grams. Originally it came with a chart the showcased the weights and their corresponding delivery rate.
Creator
- From the Collection: American Museum of Natural History. Library (Collector, Organization)
Repository Details
Part of the Museum Archives at the Gottesman Research Library Repository
American Museum of Natural History
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New York NY 10024 USA
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