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Paper, calculations of the weights of various parts of eggs by Mr Standard

Reference number: CLP/6/45

Date: 17th Century

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Standard provides weights for the shell, whites and yolk of egg, and skin.

Subject: Weight and measurement

Reference number
CLP/6/45
Earliest possible date
17th Century
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Ink on paper
Page extent
2 pages
Format
Manuscript

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Paper, calculations of the weights of various parts of eggs by Mr Standard, 17th Century, CLP/6/45, The Royal Society Archives, London, https://makingscience.royalsociety.org/items/clp_6_45/paper-calculations-of-the-weights-of-various-parts-of-eggs-by-mr-standard, accessed on 14 September 2026

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