Craniometers

Object number@LYQ
TitleCraniometers
Creator London Stanley (Manufacturer)
DescriptionThree steel craniometers in a velvet lined case.
Included in the case is: a flower craniometer - a steel bar with measurement graduation, connected to an adjustable semi-circular frame to measure the skull; an Ellis and Gray craniometer - a semi-circular frame that encircles the head and whose ends were centered on each ear via a thin rod. A graduate rod indicated the distance from the top of the head to the center; a standard craniometer - a steel bar with an adjustable straight frame.
Production placeLondon
Production date
Production periodNineteenth century, late
Object nameSet of instruments
Object categoryINSTRUMENT
Dimensions
- Box Length: 44.5 cm
Width: 19 cm
Flower Length: 40 cm
Ellis and Gray Length: 30 cm
Length: 26 cm