United States Bureau of Standards Railroad Master Scale Equipment, 1919
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Artifact Overview
Railroads relied on accurate scales. The weight of a loaded freight car was used to calculate shipping charges. Weight measurements also helped prevent overloading, which could damage the car or track, bridges, and other structures. The large weights in this photo were used by the U.S. Bureau of Standards to verify the accuracy of railroad scales.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Photographic print
Subject Date
1919
Creators
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2024.0.1.7
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Gelatin silver process
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 8 in
Width: 10 in
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