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Railroad Track & Platform Scales mfgd sales booklet

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Artifact #: I2018.001.064
Dimensions: H 7.5 X W 0.6 X L 12.5 cm
Weight: 9.85g
Medium: Paper
Condition: Good; Should be copied to be put in kit. Original should be retained by Bixby and stored in papers collection (Cookie)
Condition Report Year: 2018
Description: Paper - 21 page booklet discussing history, use and specifics of scales used at railroad depots in 1857. Printed by D.A Danforth printer Burlington VT. Sold by Vergennes Scale Co. Vergennes, VT.
Inscription/Marks: Printed 1858. Stamped property of Bixby Library
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