Pill press - Tablet No.20 - Museum of Transport and Technology, New Zealand

Object detail

Accession number

F2282.2004

Description

Square, wooden base with tapered edges. Screwed on top of metal base is an upright 'T' metal section with a bearing on top and lever handle on one side. On the other side is a round circle plate with lever arm connected to push-rod through round metal punch on slotted bracket.

Marks

.....lum Co. New York Thila. Boston Painted
TABLET / MACHINE / NO.20 Painted

Media/Materials

Processed Material/Metal
Organic/Vegetal/Wood

Credit Line

Pill press - Tablet No.20, F2282.2004. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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Classification

Tool, Pharmaceutical Machine, Pill Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology Medical & Psychological T&E Medical Accessories

Production place

United States of America North America Americas

Collection type

Health Sciences Technology

Subject auto tags

Art Machine Metal Wood Nickel Engineering Antique Balance Composite material Bronze

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Pill press - Tablet No.20