Weighing Machine Collection

The Bath house foyer, Virginia Hot Springs, c.between 1910 and 1920. Creator: Unknown
The Bath house foyer, Virginia Hot Springs, c.between 1910 and 1920

Tristesse des bouchers de Paris... 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Tristesse des bouchers de Paris... 19th century. Unhappiness of the butchers of Paris

Army, U.S. Physical Examination, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Army, U.S. Physical Examination, 1917
Army, U.S. Physical Examination, 1917

Weighing cotton at Bombay for the English market, 1862. Creator: Joseph Austin Benwell
Weighing cotton at Bombay for the English market, 1862. Here...the bales are landed from Surat, Baroche, Cambay, and other parts of Guzerat, Kuttyawa

After the ore is weighed in the "Hewlett"[i.e. "Hulett"] machine it is... Cleveland, Ohio, 1943
After the ore is weighed in the " Hewlett" [i.e. " Hulett" ] machine it is dropped in the waiting hopper cars below; Pennsylvania R.R. iron ore docks, Cleveland, Ohio

Government Help for the Unemployed, Sketches in and out of Millbank Prison (engraving)
1047790 Government Help for the Unemployed, Sketches in and out of Millbank Prison (engraving) by Brewer, Henry Charles (1866-1950); Private Collection; (add.info)

Weighing Scale, c. 1938. Creator: Richard Taylor
Weighing Scale, c. 1938

Scales for Weighing Gold, c. 1940. Creator: Robert W. R. Taylor
Scales for Weighing Gold, c. 1940

Table of weights and measures, mid 19th century (colour engraving)
CHT164289 Table of weights and measures, mid 19th century (colour engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Cherubs making money, frieze from the Oecus of the Casa dei Vettii (House of the Vettii) c
ALI215428 Cherubs making money, frieze from the Oecus of the Casa dei Vettii (House of the Vettii) c.50-79 AD (fresco) (b/w photo) by Roman, (1st century AD); Area archeologica di Pompei, Naples

Greek cup depicting Arcesilas II, King of Cyrene (c. 560-550 BC
CHT163402 Greek cup depicting Arcesilas II, King of Cyrene (c.560-550 BC) watching the weighing and loading of silphium, copy of a 6th century BC original (colour litho) by French School

The East London Childrens Hospital, Shadwell (engraving)
1614983 The East London Childrens Hospital, Shadwell (engraving) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The East London Childrens Hospital, Shadwell)

Fair (Swings) at the Primrose Tavern, Chalk Farm (print)
XND70117 Fair (Swings) at the Primrose Tavern, Chalk Farm (print) by Cruikshank, Percy (fl.1853-54); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Interior of a grocery shop (colour engraving)
REV326128 Interior of a grocery shop (colour engraving) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Boxing in England, 1823 (colour engraving)
CHT221628 Boxing in England, 1823 (colour engraving) by English School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; English, out of copyright

Weighing Machine at the General Post-Office (engraving)
1097841 Weighing Machine at the General Post-Office (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Weighing Machine at the General Post-Office)

Cherubs making money and dyeing cloth, frieze from the Oecus of the Casa dei Vettii (House of the Vettii) c
ALI215429 Cherubs making money and dyeing cloth, frieze from the Oecus of the Casa dei Vettii (House of the Vettii) c.50-79 AD (fresco) (b/w photo) by Roman

Ms. Arabe 2964 fol. 17 The Doctor Anoromachus curing his brother bitten by a snake
CHT163332 Ms. Arabe 2964 fol.17 The Doctor Anoromachus curing his brother bitten by a snake from The Treatise of Theriac after Galen, 1217 (vellum) by Islamic School

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Weighing on the ground, 1844. Creator: Unknown
Weighing on the ground, 1844. A jockey is weighed at Northampton horse races. From " Illustrated London News", 1844, Vol I

Money making; stamping and milling the disks and weighing the finished coins, 20th century. When the disks have been cut they are marked (top left), that is

Improved Balance (To Weigh 2000 Ounces. ), 1866. Artist: Joseph Wilson Lowry
Improved Balance (To Weigh 2000 Ounces.), 1866

The Chancellor Balance, the Royal Mint, Tower Hill, London, early 20th century
The Chancellor Balance, the Royal Mint, Tower Hill, London, 20th century

Miners weighing their gold, 19th century (1937). Artist: Britton & Rey
Miners weighing their gold, 19th century (1937). From Old California, In Pictures and Story, by Stewart Edward White and published by Doubleday, Doran and Company (New York, 1937)

Wholesale dealers, 15th century (1849). Artist: Thurwanger Freres
Wholesale dealers, 15th century (1849). Stained glass from the Cathedral of Tournai. From Le Moyen Age et la Renaissance, by Paul Lacroix, Ferdinand Sere and A Rivaud, Volume III (Paris, 1849)

Weighing scale at amusement park, (B&W)

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In the bustling city of Cleveland, Ohio in 1943, a remarkable contraption known as the "Hewlett" machine took center stage. This incredible weighing machine played a crucial role in determining the weight of precious ores that passed through its sturdy frame. With precision and accuracy, it provided valuable information to those who relied on these measurements for their livelihoods. Meanwhile, across the Atlantic Ocean, during a time when government aid was extended to support the unemployed, sketches inside and outside Millbank Prison showcased another aspect of weighing machines. These engravings depicted how such devices were utilized within prison walls to ensure fairness and accountability. The concept of measuring weight has been an integral part of human history since ancient times. A fascinating artifact from around 1938 is Richard Taylor's Weighing Scale - a testament to our ancestors' quest for accurate measurements. Similarly, Robert W. R. Taylor's depiction of Scales for Weighing Gold from approximately 1940 showcases the importance placed on precise calculations even when dealing with something as valuable as gold. Looking back further into history reveals intriguing glimpses into different cultures' approaches to weights and measures. A mid-19th-century color engraving presents us with a table displaying various units used at that time - reminding us that standardization has always been essential for commerce and trade. Even ancient civilizations recognized the significance of weighing objects accurately. In an enchanting black-and-white photo capturing frescoes from c. 50-79 AD Pompeii's Casa dei Vettii (House of the Vettii), cherubs are seen engaged in making money while surrounded by scales - symbolizing their understanding that precise measurement was vital for economic transactions. Moving forward several centuries brings us face-to-face with Greek culture through a cup depicting Arcesilas II, King of Cyrene (c. 560-550 BC). The presence of this image suggests that even rulers understood the importance of fair trade and the need for reliable weighing instruments.