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Museum Victoria cares for the state's heritage collection. This consists of over 15 million objects that have been collected over 150 years.
Within this collection are many objects related to measuring. They include scientific instruments, industrial and commercial equipment and everyday objects used in homes.
This is a small sample of 100 measuring objects in our collection. These objects and more are all viewable on-line. To find out more, ask a question or to leave a comment about any of these objects visit museumvictoria.com.au/collections
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Tape Measure - Mount Disappointment, 07 Feb 2009 (Bushfire Damaged)
Found in the wreckage of Bill Coppinger's shed, this is the remnants of a standard 8-metre Stanley builder's tape measure. It has been transformed by fire into a fragile ribbon of burne ...
From: Mt Disappointment, Australia Images: 2 -
Water Depth Gauge - MMBW Spotswood Sewerage Pumping Station, circa 1900
Depth gauge marked in feet for measuring water level in pumping wells. 1 foot is approximately 30.5 cm.
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Water Depth Gauge - MMBW Spotswood Sewerage Pumping Station, circa 1900
Depth gauge marked in feet for measuring water level in pumping wells. 1 foot is approximately 30.5 cm.
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Tape Measure - Cloth, Dress Making, circa 1937
Kath Davis's first tape measure and used constantly while making items for her glory box. Kath Davis began collecting items for her glory box when she started work at 17, living with h ...
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Electrocardiograph Machine - Medical Instrument Co., 'Cardiotrace', circa 1920
Electrocardiograph machine made by Medical Instrument Company Pty.Ltd. Cardiotrace Serial No.3233, circa 1920 used at a mental health hospital in Beechworth, Victoria, Australia. An el ...
From: Sydney, Australia Images: 1 -
Measuring Flask - Conical, Glass, 16 fl oz, circa 1900
Used in the pharmacy of a mental health hospital in Victoria, Australia, circa 1848-1950. Used to measure volume. 1 fl oz (imperial) is approximately 28 ml.
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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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Standard Volume - Gallon, Primary Standard, Victoria, 1864
Primary standard gallon for Victoria, 1864. The measure has two handles, a strike disc and is housed in a wooden box. It was originally used by the Customs Department as the Imperial st ...
From: Melbourne, Australia Images: 1 -
Thermograph - T. Gaunt & Co., Melbourne, Victoria, pre 1910
Recording thermometer in a glass case, made by T. Gaunt & Co, Melbourne. Graph indicates temperature changes over one week. Used at Melbourne Observatory.
From: Melbourne, Australia Images: 1 -
Pressure Gauge - Bourdon Type, 1-4 psi, Russel & Glover, Melbourne, circa 1940s
Bourdon pressure gauge, scale graduated in lbs. per square inch. 1 psi is approximately 6.9 kPa.
From: Melbourne, Australia Images: 1
