Broad and High
The American Penny Scale
Clip: Season 1 Episode 11 | 4m 9s
Christopher Steele takes pride in his unique collection of penny scales.
Christopher Steele takes pride in his unique collection of penny scales. At one time, these coin-operated weighing machines stood on street corners and in public places and provided people with an opportunity to weigh themselves without having to go to a doctor's office. His collection chronicles 100 years of American ingenuity and industrial design.
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Broad and High is a local public television program presented by WOSU
Production of Broad & High is funded in part by the Greater Columbus Arts Council, the Columbus State Hospitality Management Program and viewers like you!
Broad and High
The American Penny Scale
Clip: Season 1 Episode 11 | 4m 9s
Christopher Steele takes pride in his unique collection of penny scales. At one time, these coin-operated weighing machines stood on street corners and in public places and provided people with an opportunity to weigh themselves without having to go to a doctor's office. His collection chronicles 100 years of American ingenuity and industrial design.
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