Dynamometer, for measuring grip and lifting power

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
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

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,

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

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

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

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

Materials:
brass (copper, zinc alloy) , steel (metal) , leather and felt
Object Number:
A602478 Pt7
type:
case