Measuring Collection (page 9)

A game of boules, costumes of the time of Louis XIII (chromolitho)
5235996 A game of boules, costumes of the time of Louis XIII (chromolitho) by Leloir, Maurice (1853-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: A game of boules, costumes of the time of Louis XIII)

Stanley Rule and Level Co.s Exhibit, Centennial International Exhibition
941021 Stanley Rule and Level Co.s Exhibit, Centennial International Exhibition, Philadelphia, 1876 (albumen print) by American Photographer

Chicago Scale Co (chromolitho)
3656959 Chicago Scale Co (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chicago Scale Co)

The Astrologer, 1509 (engraving)
884409 The Astrologer, 1509 (engraving) by Campagnola, Giulio (1482-1515); Private Collection; Italian, out of copyright

The barometer of love (b / w photo)
3093453 The barometer of love (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The barometer of love)

Nova 2644 fol. 105r The Tailor s: Clothes of Wool, from Tacuinum Sanitatis (vellum)
ALI142933 Nova 2644 fol.105r The Tailor s: Clothes of Wool, from Tacuinum Sanitatis (vellum) by Italian School, (14th century); Osterreichische Nationalbibliothek, Vienna

Politicians Measuring Lincolns Shoes, 1864 (hand-coloured engraving)
1078647 Politicians Measuring Lincolns Shoes, 1864 (hand-coloured engraving) by Bellew, Frank (1828-88); Collection of the New-York Historical Society, USA; eNew York Historical Society; American

Spreading calipers used by Dr. Montague Cobb, mid 20th century. Creator: Unknown
Physician and physical anthropologist William Montague Cobb (1904-1990) was the first African-American Ph.D in anthropology. He was also involved in civil rights activism

Gravure en Taille Douce: suite de la pl. I, 1771 / 1779. Creator: Antonio Baratta
Gravure en Taille Douce: suite de la pl. I, 1771/1779. [Intaglio engraving]

Gravure en Bois, Outils: pl. I, 1771 / 1779. Creator: Antonio Baratta
Gravure en Bois, Outils: pl. I, 1771/1779. [Wood engraving, tools]

Antoine Coyzevox, 1708. Creator: Jean Audran
Antoine Coyzevox, 1708

Gravure en Bois, Outils: pl. II, 1771 / 1779. Creator: Antonio Baratta
Gravure en Bois, Outils: pl. II, 1771/1779. [Wood engraving, tools]

Measure, c. 1940. Creator: Hester Duany
Measure, c. 1940

Silver Caster, c. 1938. Creator: Hester Duany
Silver Caster, c. 1938

Road Level, 1938. Creator: Ethel Dougan
Road Level, 1938

Jigger measuring cup from Lyons Hall, after 1907. Creator: Cambridge Silver
This a jigger shaped like a gavel. The jigger has narrow cup with two lines around the outside indicating the measurement of liquid. The cup has lip on left edge

Measure, c. 1941. Creator: Frank Budash
Measure, c. 1941

Sugar substitute
Victoria Glinka

Quality control seen here being carried out on anvils manufactured at K & L Steel Founders and Engineer Limited, Letchworth. Circa November 1949

Fabric is measured and checked for imperfections at John Heathcoats factory in Tiverton. 10th November 1949

Billingham leek show. 1974

Learning through football... Holmfirth Junior School pupils Sophie Carr (front), Crystal Ward and James Bowers measure Huddersfield Towns pitch in a pioneering education project

Factory Clothing- Clothing works in East London. 21st April 1941

The RQSM (Regimental Quarter Master Sergeant Major) William Barnes gets the tape measure to see how big Sigm. Barry Greenhalls uniforms needs to be. June 1962 P035479

Caught off Southend this 27 pound Salmon is being weighed and measured in a West End Fishmongers. The fish was a record catch for Southend. 2nd May 1937

A supervisor at the Glenlivet Distillery measures the contents of barrels of their finest single malt whisky before they are placed in a bonded warehouse where it willl mature for a minimum of eight

At their first weigh-in two weeks and 1 day old they weigh 14 pounds; at 3 weeks they should weigh between 16 and 17 pounds so they are well up to scratch

At their first weigh-in two weeks and 1 day old they weigh 14 pounds; at 3 weeks they should weigh between 16 and 17 pounds so they are well up to scratch

The Draughtsman of the Lute. n. d. Creator: Albrecht Durer
The Draughtsman of the Lute.n.d

The Cobbler (Le Savetier), ca. 1632-33. Creator: Abraham Bosse
The Cobbler (Le Savetier), ca. 1632-33

The Shoemaker, 1632-33. Creator: Abraham Bosse
The Shoemaker, 1632-33

Woman Folding Cloth, late 18th-early 19th century. Creator: Hokusai
Woman Folding Cloth, late 18th-early 19th century

Notation of Scars, Schematic Drawings, ca. 1893. ca. 1893. Creator: Alphonse Bertillon
Notation of Scars, Schematic Drawings, ca. 1893

L Academie des Sciences et des Beaux-Arts, 1698. Creator
L Academie des Sciences et des Beaux-Arts, 1698

Eight Bells, 1887. Creator: Winslow Homer
Eight Bells, 1887

Labor, 1591. Creator: Raphael Sadeler
Labor, 1591

Diploma for the Freemasons of Bordeaux, after Francois Boucher, 1766

May - Beating the Bounds
Crowds of excited people taking part in the traditional ceremony of Beating the Bounds - an ancient custom which is still observed in some parts of England and Wales

Kitchen Utensils Date: 1954

Man Measuring Log

Two Seated Men with Calipers, T-Square, and Compass, 1870s-80s. Creator: Unknown
Two Seated Men with Calipers, T-Square, and Compass, 1870s-80s

Mile-index for cabs 1847
Patent mile-index, simple ingenious contrivance for measuring and indicating the distance travelled by wheel carriage, was invented and patented by H

Tea measuring machine 1909
Sumerland & Co, tea measuring machine, with padlock. Date: 1909

GIRL WITH NEW DRESS 1905
A little girl has a fitting for her new dress. Date: 1905

PARIS DRESSMAKER
Interior of a dressmakers in Paris, showing a lady sitting while the shop assistants fetch, carry, cut up, and measure fabric. Date: circa 1760

MESASURE WEIGHT OF AIR
Bernouillis device for measuring the weight of air Date: 1685

MICROMETERS
A micrometer and its mechanisms, designed for measuring very small distances, objects or angles Date: 1810

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Measuring - an art of precision and discovery. Tailoring tools in skilled hands create masterpieces that fit like a dream. The spectroscope, a scientific marvel from the 19th century, unravels the secrets of light and matter. A mercury thermometer faithfully records temperature changes, guiding us through seasons and climates. Lie detector tests measure truthfulness, revealing hidden emotions beneath the surface. A light meter captures the essence of illumination, allowing photographers to paint with light. ECGs showcase the rhythmic dance of a healthy heart, merging science and art seamlessly. Measuring up an end of Bowls in 1903 brings together tradition and competition on green fields. Household thermometers keep our homes cozy or cool as needed while overhead views at bustling fruit markets remind us of abundance's measurement in colors and flavors. Dandelion clocks whisper prayers for time's passage as they scatter seeds into the wind. In Penzance, West Cornwall, old souls gather to play bowls – measuring skill against experience under gentle sunsets by the sea. And finally, measuring gold becomes more than just numbers; it symbolizes dreams realized through hard work and determination. From tailors to scientists to artists to athletes – we all measure our world in different ways but share a common desire for understanding and growth.