Picture No | 10206811 |
Date | 1856 |
Description | Weighing machine at the general Post Office 1856 |
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The object of the machine is to enable the Post Office authorities at St. Martin's-le-Grand to weigh en masse, letters and newspapers sent daily from office to the provinces.
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Source | Engraving in 'The Illustrated London News', 18 October 1856, page 386 |
Credit | © Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans |
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