Balances (Weighing instruments); Scientific apparatus and instruments; 1940s; Marian College (Indianapolis, Ind.); Indiana
This kind of scale is called an analytical balance. It was used in a laboratory to “weigh” objects (it actually measures the mass) and is very precise. The doors are there to keep away dust and air currents that may change the results of the...
Musical Instruments; Organ (Musical instrument); Reed organs; 1900s; Indiana
Sing along at home or church, but no piano nearby? This hand-cranked reed organ allowed families to play many popular tunes with one hand. Sounding similar to a music box, this organ traveled around Indiana with a traveling preacher about 1900. The...
