Measure Collection (page 18)

C17 Sand Glass
The SAND GLASS, also known as CLEPSAMMIA, measures time by how long sand takes to filter from the upper bulb into the lower; different apertures measure different periods

Greek Hemicycle Dial
The GREEK HEMICYCLE DIAL is an early form of sundial, using the movement of a shadow to measure the passage of time

Shadow Timekeeper
The ancient Greeks are said to have used shadows to measure time, the length of a persons shadow, varying at different times of day, giving a rough indication as to the time

Sisters in Nursery C1890
Two sisters in a window seat in the nursery measure their doll for a new dress

At the Dressmaker 1895
A woman at the dressmakers stands in her chemise while the dressmaker takes some measurements

Ancient Dog Armour - 3
A dog in body armour, giving it a measure of protection against human weapons

Pedlar Selling Cloth
A travelling salesmen shows a young woman a bolt of patterned cloth. He has a yard stick ready to measure her order. A women in the background embroiders

Reading the Log - 3
On board a troop ship bound for the East, a log line is used to measure the speed of the ship in knots, an operation known as reading or heaving the log

Reading the Log - 2
Aboard a ship on the way to India a log line is used to measure her speed in knots, an operation known as reading or heaving the log

First Liquid Measure
The First Liquid Measure

Various Desserts C1939
An array of desserts, and a few savouries for good measure

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Measure the depths of society's vices, as Hogarth did in Gin Lane and Beer Street. From drinking and intemperance to the bustling dressmakers workshop, every aspect has its own measure. Even on motorways, traffic cones guide us with precision. A household thermometer measures comfort or discomfort within our homes. Witness the strength of teamwork as a Douglas Dakota picks up a glider in Normandy during World War II - an extraordinary feat measured by courage and determination. Beware of speed cameras that measure our adherence to rules on the road. In Penzance, UK, old people find joy in measuring their skills through bowls, embracing leisurely competition. Bank notes tell stories of French alarmists while poor John Bull suffers the consequences. And let's not forget about simplicity; a cover design from Simplicity Sewing Book reminds us that sometimes less is more when it comes to measurement.