Framed Prints
Framed Print of Troy Pound, 19th Century
Troy weight probably takes its name from the French market town of Troyes in France where English merchants traded at least as early as the early 9th century. Troy weights were used in England by apothecaries and jewelers. The troy pound is no longer in general use or legal unit for trade. In the UK, the use of the troy pound was abolished on January 6, 1879 by the WMA Weights and Measures Act of 1878, though the troy ounce was retained. The troy ounce is still used for measurements of precious metals such as gold, silver, and platinum, and sometimes gems such as opals. This pound troy was used by Ferdinand R. Hassler while surveying the US Atlantic Coast in the early 19th century. Hassler, a Swiss immigrant, was appointed as the first Superintendent of the Survey of the Coast by President Madison in 1816. Many of the instruments Hassler used during the survey were of his own invention or improvements on existing instruments. In 1830, Hassler became the first head of the Office of Weights and Measures within the Department of the Treasury, responsible for regulating the standards of weights and measures throughout the United States. These duties would later be transferred to the National Bureau of Standards upon its founding in 1901. Hassler is considered a forefather of NIST for his early metrology work for the federal government. © NIST / Science Source
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Media ID 47343356
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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"))
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 19.3cm x 19.4cm (7.6" x 7.6")
Estimated Product Size is 31cm x 36cm (12.2" x 14.2")
