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adjustable stand to support chemical apparatus

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adjustable stand to support chemical apparatus

Date: circa 1800
Inventory Number: 1997-1-1968
Classification: Stand
Subject:
chemistry,
Maker: American ?
Maker: English ?
Cultural Region:
United States, England,
Dimensions:
18.4 x 18.4 x 11 cm (7 1/4 x 7 1/4 x 4 5/16 in.)
Material:
wood,
Description:
This wooden stand has a circular platform fixed atop a post that can be raised and lowered. The platform has a lip and is much stained. The post drops into a vertical wooden sleeve, which is turned on a lathe. There is a wooden thumb screw to lock the post in position. The base is circular and rests on three ball feet.
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