Items tagged measurement in MV Collections

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  Hydrometer - Urine, circa 1930

  Used for measuring the specific gravity of urine. The specific gravity of urine can reflect any kidney disfunction. Especially in the case of diabetics, it can show the increased concen ...

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  Pipette - Glass Bulb, 50ml, circa 1960

  Glass pipette with 50mL bulb. Routine apparatus used for measuring liquids.Used by Commonwealth Serum Laboratories (CSL) Ltd, Parkville, Victoria. About 1960.

  From: Parkville, Australia Images: 0
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  Measuring Cylinder - 10 Fluid oz, circa 1950s

  Measuring cylinder used for decanting fluids. Used at Commonwealth Serum Laboratories, about 1950s

  From: Parkville, Australia Images: 0
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  Measuring Cylinder - 200ml, Glass, circa 1960

  Glass measuring cylinder 200 ml used by Commonwealth Serum Laboratories. About 1960. Routine laboratory glassware.

  From: Parkville, Australia Images: 0
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  Mortician's Measure - Sunbury Lunatic Asylum, circa 1900

  Long thin wooden ruler, used in post-mortems to measure the dimensions of the body. Used in the morgue at Sunbury Lunatic Asylum, later renamed Caloola Training Centre. Possibly used 18 ...

  From: Sunbury, Australia Images: 1
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  High Speed Indicator - L. S. Starrett, No. 104, circa 1910

  High Speed indicator No. 104 manufactured by the L.S. Starrett Co., USA. Includes box and promotional leaflet. Used in the workshop at Melbourne Observatory. Used to measure the rotati ...

  From: Athol, United States Images: 6
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  Flow Meter - George Kent Ltd, Type A 'Orivent' Water Meter Recorder, No 4 Well, MMBW Spots ...

  This 'Type A 'Orivent' Water Meter Recorder (No. 2074) was made by George Kent Ltd. This London-based firm supplied flow measurement devices for water supply and sewerage applications, ...

  From: Melbourne, Australia Images: 2
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  Measuring Cup - White & Black Enamel, 2 Pints, 40 fl oz, circa 1920

  Enamel measuring cup used in the kitchen of a psychiatric hospital in Victoria Australia circa 1920. Used to measure volume. 1 fl oz (imperial) is approximately 28 ml, 1 pint (imperial ...

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  Pharmacy Scales - Selby, circa 1910

  Pharmacy scales made by Selby, H.B. & Co. Ltd., Sydney & Melbourne, and used in a pharmacy at a psychiatric hospital in Victoria Australia, circa 1910

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  Timber Moisture Meter - Techtron Pty Ltd, Melbourne, circa 1950-1969

  Timber moisture meter used to assess the moisture content of kiln dried timber, manufactured between 1950-1969, and used at the Foresta Timber Mills Pty Ltd from approximately 1950 to 1 ...

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