2001.100.1306
Title

gold scale

Date19th Century
Mediumwood, rope, metal
Donor credit lineKendall Whaling Museum Collection Transfer
Object number2001.100.1306
Institutional Credit LineCourtesy of the New Bedford Whaling Museum
DescriptionPossibly chinese design? Wooden carrying case with fitted compartments for metal scale pans and metal assembly for setting up scale. Case often referred to by English speaking gold miners as a "banjo". Missing weights?
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