Alchometer

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Alchometer
Alchometer
Artifact/Collection Number: 
AC 00354
Location: 
Shelf 26

A black tin case containing an alchometer apparatus, with instructions, consisting of a glass graduated cylinder, a metal tube and clip, a small candle, a small glass orb and a glass flask. This apparatus was developed by Chemistry Professor Ernest Vuilleumier as a way to test liquids for alcohol, which could be used by law enforcement during the years of Prohibition. 

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Origin: 
Gift of Mrs. E. Vuilleumier, 1963