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Color Difference Meter

This is a Color difference meter. It was made by Henry A. Garner Lab, Inc.. We acquired it in 1972. Its medium is ostwald color solid. It is a part of the Archives department.

This object was donated by Henry A. Garner Lab, Inc. and U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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Color Difference Meter; Made by Henry A. Garner Lab, Inc.; ostwald color solid; 1972-87-1-a/e

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