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Protecting the housewife. Weights and measures testing department of the LCC
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Protecting the housewife. Weights and measures testing department of the LCC
Protecting the housewife. Weights and measures testing department of the LCC. Testing scales and weights. Thousands are brought to this office each year to be tested. Detecting fraudulent weights, filled with cork, and measures with false bottoms. At one of the 6 offices of the weights and measure department of the LCC over 500, 000 glasses are tested by being filled with water in troughs, and the stamp of measure sandblasted on. Thousands of scales, and weights are also tested and stamped, and churns, pails and measures for milk. Inspectors work from the depots and coal offices, with their weighting machines in motor vans, so that the housewives get the quantity of coal they are paying for. 7th July 1932
Sunday Pictorial
Mirrorpix
London
England
Media ID 21829274
© Mirrorpix
1932 Checking Fraud Inspecting Measure Measures Office Overalls Test Testing Weight Weights London County Council Weigh
Protecting the Housewife - Safeguarding Accuracy and Honesty in Weights and Measures
EDITORS COMMENTS
. This black-and-white print from 1932 takes us back to a time when consumer protection was paramount. The image showcases the bustling atmosphere of the Weights and Measures Testing Department of the London County Council (LCC). In this office, thousands of scales, weights, glasses, and measures are meticulously examined each year to ensure their accuracy. The dedicated inspectors featured in this snapshot work tirelessly to detect fraudulent practices that could potentially deceive housewives. They diligently uncover deceitful weights filled with cork or measures equipped with false bottoms. This meticulous scrutiny guarantees that consumers receive fair treatment while purchasing goods. The LCC's commitment to maintaining integrity extends beyond the confines of their offices. Inspectors travel in motor vans equipped with weighing machines to coal depots and other locations where accurate measurements are crucial. By doing so, they guarantee that housewives receive precisely what they pay for when purchasing coal. This evocative photograph not only captures a moment frozen in time but also serves as a reminder of an era when protecting consumers' interests was at the forefront of public service. It stands as a testament to the dedication exhibited by these men clad in overalls who worked diligently behind-the-scenes to safeguard fairness for every household across London.
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