Scale for weighing infants, late 19th century - mid-20th century
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Scale used for weighing infants, likely produced by the Howe Scale Company. Includes a stand, detachable basin, a notched balancing arm, a hanging pointer, and weights. There are two two-pound weights and two half-pound weights. Dr. Roberts used this scale at Watts Hospital in Durham, where he was a pediatrician.
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