Dynamometer, for measuring grip and lifting power

Made:
1815-1870 in Paris

Dynamometer, for measuring grip and lifting power, cased, by Arnheiter, Paris, 1815-1870

Details

Category:
Psychology, Psychiatry & Anthropometry
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A602478
Materials:
apparatus, brass, apparatus, steel, case, leather and case, felt, cream
Measurements:
case: length 314 mm
case: width 411 mm
case: height 95 mm
type:
dynamometers
credit:
Wellcome Trust (Purchased from Stevens)

Parts

Dynamometer, for measuring grip and lifting power,

Dynamometer, for measuring grip and lifting power,

2 steel 'loops' with opening mechanic, part of Dynamometer, for measuring grip and lifting power, by Arnheiter, Paris, 1815-1870

Measurements:
length 150 mm
width 83 mm
height 9 mm
Materials:
brass (copper, zinc alloy) , steel (metal) , leather and felt
Object Number:
A602478 Pt1
type:
loops
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Dynamometer, for measuring grip and lifting power,

Dynamometer, for measuring grip and lifting power,

Handle, attaches to dynamometer when mounted to measure lower back strength, by Arnheiter, Paris, 1815-1870

Measurements:
length 248 mm
width 130 mm
height 50 mm
Materials:
brass (copper, zinc alloy) , steel (metal) , leather and felt
Object Number:
A602478 Pt2
type:
handles
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Dynamometer, for measuring grip and lifting power,

Dynamometer, for measuring grip and lifting power,

Stand for dynamometer to be mounted on to measure lower back strength, by Arnheiter, Paris, 1815-1870

Measurements:
length 50 mm
width 203 mm
height 330 mm
Materials:
brass (copper, zinc alloy) , steel (metal) , leather and felt
Object Number:
A602478 Pt3
type:
stirrups
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Dynamometer, for measuring grip and lifting power,

Dynamometer, for measuring grip and lifting power,

Main part of dynamometer, consisting of an elliptical spring covered with leather and an engraved brass double scale, by Arnheiter, Paris, 1815-1870

Measurements:
length 50 mm
width 330 mm
height 230 mm
Materials:
brass (copper, zinc alloy) , steel (metal) , leather and felt
Object Number:
A602478 Pt4
type:
balances
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Brass attachment for dynamometer

Brass attachment for dynamometer

Brass attachment for dynamometer

Measurements:
length 50 mm
width 34 mm
height 14 mm
Object Number:
A602478 Pt5
type:
blocks
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Painted black attachment for dynamometer

Painted black attachment for dynamometer

Painted black attachment for dynamometer

Measurements:
diameter 16 mm
height 16 mm
Object Number:
A602478 Pt6
type:
blocks
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Leather case with felt lining for Dynamometer

Leather case with felt lining for Dynamometer

Leather case with felt lining for Dynamometer, without contents (see other parts for details), by Arnheiter, Paris, 1815-1870

Measurements:
case: length 314 mm
case: width 411 mm
case: height 95 mm
Materials:
brass (copper, zinc alloy) , steel (metal) , leather and felt
Object Number:
A602478 Pt7
type:
case

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