Infant weighing machine, Birmingham, England, 1870-1910

Infant weighing machine from Liverpool Infirmary, c

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Infant weighing machine from Liverpool Infirmary, c
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Infant weighing machine with weights three weights and weight suspender, unsigned, United Kingdom, from Liverpool Infirmary, 1880-1915

This weighing machine was used to measure the weight of babies and young infants. The child would be placed in the iron pan and weights would be added to the pan to make the balance level. Babies are usually weighed regularly after they are born so that their growth can be monitored. The weights pictured here range from 7lb (just over 3 kg) to 28 lb (just over 12 kg).The weighing machine was collected from Liverpool Royal Infirmary where the device was used.

Details

Category:
Nursing & Hospital Furnishings
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A73065
Materials:
whole, iron, beam, brass, weights, iron and weights, lead, insert
type:
baby weigher
credit:
Liverpool Royal Infirmary