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Testing weights and measures during the reign of Henry VII, England, 1497-1509. At bottom right measures which do not come up to standard are being burned
Egyptian Surveyor with coiled rope for measuring, 1400 BCEgyptian Surveyor with coiled rope for measuring, 1400BC. The Pharaohs surveyors used measurements based on body parts. It is thought the Egyptians introduced the earliest fully-developed base 10
Bag for sliding caliper used by Dr. Montague Cobb, mid 20th century. Creator: UnknownWilliam 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: UnknownPhysician 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
Experientia, from Prosopographia, ca. 1585-90. ca. 1585-90. Creator: Philip GalleExperientia, from Prosopographia, ca. 1585-90