Steelyard & case,Weights & Measures,Japan,Scales,1878,Counterweight

Title: Steelyard & case
Date Created/Published: [1878?]
Summary: Drawing shows a portable balance (also known as a stilyard) with tray at one end and counterweight suspended at the opposite end, also cords extending from the top of the bar for hanging the balance; includes carrying case.
Notes:
Title from item.
Japanese text appears on right side outside the image box.
Unsigned, but probably by Kano, 1878.
From 'Trade & commerce; coins, etc.' series.
Gift; Mrs. David Murray; 1909.
Forms part of: David Murray collection.
Forms part of: Japanese prints and drawings (Library of Congress).
Subjects:
Weights & measures--Japan--1870-1880.
Scales--1870-1880.
Business & finance--Japan--1870-1880.
Ink drawings--Japanese--1870-1880.
Bookmark /2009630080/
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