Two "Portia" baby spring balances

Made:: 1920-1950 in England

Two "Portia" baby spring balances, 16lb., made in England, 1920-1950

Details

Category:: Nursing & Hospital Furnishings

Object Number:: 1982-561/17

Materials:: chrome plated brass, steel

type:: baby weigher and spring balance

credit:: Mirrielees, Esther

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Portia' baby balance

One "Portia" baby spring balance, 16lb., made in England, 1920-1950

Used in hospitals to record the weight of babies, this balance can measure up to 16 lbs (7.2 kg). When the child was placed in the pan, the spring stretched and the measurement was read. Babies are usually weighed regularly after they are born so that their growth can be monitored.