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Framed Print of False weights and measures in the New York custom-house
False weights and measures in the New York custom-house. Illustration shows Customs official Edward L. Hedden holding a balance scale labeled HO Thompsons Pat. Scales with a man wearing a pin-stripe suit, holding a bottle of Rum, and with papers extending from his pockets that state Spoils-man, Ward Politician, Rum-shop Keeper, and Vote of the B ys weighing heavily on one side, and a man sitting on the high side of the scale, with papers that state Reputation, Integrity and Fitness, Navy Officer War Record, and 16 years creditable Service. The center of the balance shows the face of Thompson. A paper that states List of Removals by Order of HO Thompson rests on a desk in the lower right. Date 1885 September 23. False weights and measures in the New York custom-house. Illustration shows Customs official Edward L. Hedden holding a balance scale labeled HO Thompsons Pat. Scales with a man wearing a pin-stripe suit, holding a bottle of Rum, and with papers extending from his pockets that state Spoils-man, Ward Politician, Rum-shop Keeper, and Vote of the B ys weighing heavily on one side, and a man sitting on the high side of the scale, with papers that state Reputation, Integrity and Fitness, Navy Officer War Record, and 16 years creditable Service. The center of the balance shows the face of Thompson. A paper that states List of Removals by Order of HO Thompson rests on a desk in the lower right. Date 1885 September 23. Mary Evans Picture Library makes available wonderful images created for people to enjoy over the centuries. © Mary Evans / Library of Congress
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Media ID 7340534
Custom False Measures Puck Weights
Modern Frame 14"x12" (36x31cm)
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Wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 fade resistant photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: measurements provided are estimated outer dimensions, which include both the image and the frame. While we aim to keep sizing consistent, exact dimensions may vary slightly due to differences in print size or production requirements, which may result in a variation in the overall size (up to approximately 2.5cm (1"))
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 18.3cm x 24.4cm (7.2" x 9.6")
Estimated Product Size is 31cm x 36cm (12.2" x 14.2")















