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Standard Metre
After the introduction of the metric system during the French revolution, this STANDARD METRE was placed at the Petit-Luxembourg, Paris
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Media ID 583822
© Mary Evans Picture Library 2015 - https://copyrighthub.org/s0/hub1/creation/maryevans/MaryEvansPictureID/10034569
1799 Instruments Introduction Luxembourg Measurement Metre Metric Petit Revolution Standard System
10"x8" Photo Print
Introducing the captivating "Standard Metre" photograph from Mary Evans Picture Library, now available as a beautiful print from Media Storehouse. This evocative image transports us back in time to the Petit-Luxembourg in Paris, where the Standard Metre, a symbol of the metric system's inception during the French Revolution, proudly stood. Let this print be a unique addition to your home or office, serving as a testament to historical innovation and scientific progress. Order your Media Storehouse photographic print of "Standard Metre" today and bring a piece of history into your space.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 18.4cm x 25.4cm (7.2" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 20.3cm x 25.4cm (8" x 10")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This historic photograph captures the Standard Metre, a significant artifact from the scientific and historical annals of measurement. The Standard Metre, also known as the Metre des Archives, was established in 1799 during the French Revolution when the metric system was introduced to replace the complex and inconsistent system of measurements then in use. The metre was defined as the length of a meridian passing through Paris, specifically at the Temple de l'Observatoire. However, due to the difficulty of measuring such a long distance accurately, a prototype metre bar was created and deposited at the Archives de la République in Paris, now known as Petit-Luxembourg. The Standard Metre is depicted in this photograph as a beautifully crafted platinum-iridium alloy bar, with the graduations etched in centimetres and millimetres. The bar was kept in a temperature-controlled glass case to ensure its preservation and accuracy. The introduction of the Standard Metre marked a major milestone in the history of measurement, paving the way for a universal system of measurement that is still in use today. The Metre des Archives remained the international prototype of the metre until 1960, when it was replaced by the International Prototype Metre, a platinum-iridium bar kept at the International Bureau of Weights and Measures in France. This photograph serves as a reminder of the scientific and historical significance of the Standard Metre and the metric system, which has revolutionized the way we measure and understand the world around us.
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