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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
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1799 Instruments Introduction Luxembourg Measurement Metre Metric Petit Revolution Standard System
18x24 inch Poster Print
Introducing the captivating "Standard Metre" poster print from the Media Storehouse collection, brought to you by Mary Evans Picture Library via Mary Evans Prints Online. This intriguing piece of history showcases the iconic Standard Metre, a symbol of the metric system's introduction during the French Revolution. Placed at the Petit-Luxembourg in Paris, this artefact played a pivotal role in standardizing measurements worldwide. Bring the rich history of metrology into your living space with this visually striking and thought-provoking poster print.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 46.3cm x 61.6cm (18.2" x 24.3")
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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