Weights and Measures at Work, Stafford

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Date:1980 - 1982 (c.)

Description:Some commodities such as petrol, coal, food and drink are sold by weight, measure or number.

Inspectors of Weights and Measures check that the quantity of such items are correctly calculated, so neither the seller or purchaser are defrauded, either by accident or on purpose.

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Image courtesy of: Staffordshire County Records Office

Donor ref:County Record Office No., D4903/5, img: 1901 (18/2348)

Source: Staffordshire Museum Service

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