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Beckman Sugar Colorimeter

  • 1950

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The result of joint research and development undertaken by Beckman Instruments and six sugar industry laboratories, this instrument was designed to quantitatively measure the whiteness of sugar.

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Extent
  • 10 in. W x 8 in. L
Inscription
  • (verso) "Preston E. Mitchell Photography, 719 S. Greenleaf Ave, Whittier, CA"
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  • Courtesy of Science History Institute

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Series arrangement
  • Series X. Photographic Materials
  • Sub-series 1. Image Files
Physical container
  • Box 55, Folder 166

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Preston E. Mitchell Commercial Photography. “Beckman Sugar Colorimeter,” 1950. Beckman Historical Collection, Box 55, Folder 166. Science History Institute. Philadelphia. https://digital.sciencehistory.org/works/0v8380612.

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