scales-msg - 9/27/00
Period scales. Referances.
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Date: Sat, 9 Sep 2000 10:45:08 -0400
From: "Daniel Phelps" <phelpsd at gate.net>
Subject: SC - Scales an A/S Project Suggestion
Susan Browning wrote:
> Speaking of measurements, would anybody know where I might look for a scale
> to weigh spices?
>
> Eleanor
If you are looking for an interesting A/S project regarding scales check out
page 175 of "The Viking" 1991 Crescent Books, New York. It is a large
"coffee table" book and the drawings on that page show in great detail a
small very portable set of scales which belonged to period Norse trader.
Daniel Raoul
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