Calipers Collection

Examination of a mummy - a Priestess of Amun, c. 1891 (oil on canvas)
PNH367462 Examination of a mummy - a Priestess of Amun, c.1891 (oil on canvas) by Philippoteaux, Paul Dominique (1846-1923); 183x274.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

RMS Titanic - Artie Frost's measuring instruments
RMS Titanic - Anthony (Artie) Wood Frost was a member of the Harland & Wolff Titanic Guarantee Group, one of nine employees chosen to oversee the smooth running of Titanic's maiden voyage

John Beddoe, M. D. F. R. S. 1905 (oil on canvas)
2829328 John Beddoe, M.D. F.R.S. 1905 (oil on canvas) by Warn, Elizabeth B. (d.1948); 91.4x76.2 cm; Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: John Beddoe (21 September 1826 - 19 July 1911)

The processes and apparatus of taxidermy (litho)
6013434 The processes and apparatus of taxidermy (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The processes and apparatus of taxidermy)

Rule XVI: When ye balls lie within six inches of each other
STC193226 Rule XVI: When ye balls lie within six inches of each other...(the distance to be measured from their nearest points), from Rules of Golf, published c.1905 (colour litho) by Crombie

Cartoon, Phrenology - a popular pseudo-science at the time. early 19th century

Portrait of Cornelis Danckerts de Ry (engraving)
820537 Portrait of Cornelis Danckerts de Ry (engraving) by Dutch School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cornelis Danckerts de Ry, Dutch architect and sculptor)

Painting: Various Instruments (fresco)
XIR186961 Painting: Various Instruments (fresco) by Giorgione, (Giorgio da Castelfranco) (1476/8-1510); Casa Pellizzari, Castelfranco, Veneto, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

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]

Sir Hugh Conway measuring the new fifty pence piece after it was unveilled at a press conference held by the Decimal Currency Board at Standard House Northumberland Avenue, London

Railroad Mans Tools Date: 1949

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

BARREL MAKING - COOPER
A diagram depicting the processes involved in making barrels. Date: 1866

John Haviland, 1828. Creator: John Neagle
John Haviland, 1828

Virginia map, 1588
Thomas Harriots map of Virginia, 1588. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut reproduction of a document

Bag for sliding caliper used by Dr. Montague Cobb, mid 20th century. Creator: Unknown
William Montague Cobb (1904-1990) was an African-American physician, physical anthropologist and civil rights activist. A professor at Howard University

Sliding caliper 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

Disabled children, Ghana, West Africa

EXPL2A-00058
Samuel de Champlains map of the Gaspee and Gulf of the Saint Lawrence River, 1632. Hand-colored woodcut reproduction of the original map

PSCI2A-00003
Archimedes using calipers to plan raising water with the Archimedean screw in ancient Greece. Hand-colored woodcut

Lancaster, Pennsylvania - Hamilton Watches. Operation - truing balance wheels - a skilled machine operation - balance wheel is placed into calipers provided with an index which shows where a wheel is

Harvest Festival at the Heritage Craft school, Chailey, West Sussex. 20 September 1936

France, Vertillum, Instruments used for mosaic works: trowel, calipers and a fragment of mosaic 2nd Century B.C.- 2nd Century A.D

Gerardus Mercator, Flemish cartographer C018 / 7016
Gerardus Mercator (1512-1594). 1870 engraving of the Flemish cartographer, philosopher and mathematician Gerardus Mercator, measuring a globe with a pair of dividers

Taking Bertillon measurements C013 / 7742
Taking Bertillon measurements. New York Police Department officer measuring a mans ear. He is taking measurements for the identification system developed by the French police officer Alphonse

Bleriot / Sitting / Bust / 09
LOUIS BLERIOT being measured for a bust by the Russian sculptor Bernstamm of the Musee Grevin Date: August 1909

Computer-aided design in manufacturing
MODEL RELEASED. Computer-aided design. Engineer measuring a component with calipers. He is taking measurements for use in a CAD/CAM (computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing) system

Using vernier calipers
Using Vernier calipers. This measuring device is being used to measure the diameter of a metal ball bearing. The external jaws are being used

Vernier calipers. These are calipers (a type of measuring device) that have a Vernier scale to allow accurate measurements

Cosmetic surgery
MODEL RELEASED. Cosmetic surgery, conceptual image. Young woman holding a pair of measuring calipers. This could represent the measuring of facial features to suit the expectations of a society

Phrenology, satirical artwork
Phrenology. Satirical artwork showing animal-headed researchers measuring human skulls, one of which is labelled. The belief that variations in skull shape can be measured to deduce brain

Scientific equipment, historical artwork
Scientific equipment. Historical artwork of a range of equipment used for scientific measurements and drawings. At centre left is a hydrostatic balance

Anthropometry, 19th century
Anthropometry. Man having the length of his ear measured. This measurement, along with other standard measurements of body parts

Paul Broca, French anatomist
Paul Broca (1824-1880), French anatomist. This bronze statue was inaugurated on 26 July 1887, on the Boulevard Saint Germain, Paris, France

Assorted tools, 16th century artwork. These are measuring (right), filing (left), and drilling (centre) tools. This is an engraving from a book by the French inventor

Navigation by Blome 1685
Richard Blomes pictorial representation of Navigation

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"Unveiling the Mysteries: Calipers in the Realm of Paranormal and Phrenology" Step into a world where science meets the supernatural, as calipers take center stage in unraveling enigmatic tales. From Artie Frost's measuring instruments aboard the ill-fated RMS Titanic to John Beddoe, M. D. F. R. S. 's captivating portrait in 1905, these tools have left an indelible mark on history. Intriguingly, even examination of a mummy - a Priestess of Amun - was not exempt from their grasp, captured vividly on canvas circa 1891. As we delve further into their usage, taxidermy reveals its secrets through lithographs depicting intricate processes and apparatus. Yet it is not only scientific pursuits that have embraced calipers; they have also found themselves entwined with whimsical endeavors. Rule XVI reminds us that precision extends beyond measurements alone – even when "ye balls lie within six inches of each other. " Phrenology enthusiasts rejoice as cartoons playfully explore this pseudoscience alongside calipers' role in deciphering character traits. Cornelis Danckerts de Ry's engraved portrait adds an air of elegance to these versatile instruments while frescoes showcase their presence among various other tools. Moving forward through time, Dr. Montague Cobb wields spreading calipers with expertise during the mid-20th century – their creator unknown but leaving an undeniable impact on medical practices. And let us not forget Antonio Baratta's masterful engravings from 1771/1779 which immortalize both gravure en taille douce and gravure en bois techniques featuring these remarkable devices. Calipers stand as silent witnesses to humanity's quest for knowledge and understanding across realms both tangible and ethereal. Their story continues to unfold with each measurement taken, forever bridging gaps between science and mysticism.