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Weighing machine used in clinics and hospitals

Title

Year/Period

1950s-1990s

Region

Singapore

Object Type

weighing devices, medical and scientific measuring devices

Material

MET/ENM

Dimension

Object size: 142 x 37 x 64 cm

Accession No.

1994-05327

Collection of

National Museum of Singapore

This type of weighing machine is usually used in clinics and hospitals. An “ideal weight-to-height guideline” is printed on top to encourage patients to maintain a healthy weight.