[stamped]University College London Galton Papers[end stamp]
On the Anthropometric Laboratory at the late International Health Exhibition. By Francis Galton, M.A., F.R.S.
[open square bracket]With Plates XII and XIII.[close square bracket]
Now that the International Health Exhibition is over, and the Anthropometric Laboratory there established has done its appointed work, it is desirable to put on record its methods and experiences. As for the statistical results they are still under discussion and I shall not speak of them now, but I hope before long to communicate these also to the Institute.
The object of the laboratory was to show to the public the simplicity of the instruments and methods by which the chief physical characteristics of man may be measured and recorded. The instruments in action dealt with keenness of sight; colour-sense; judgment of eye; hearing; highest audible note; breathing power; strength of pull and squeeze; swiftness of blow; span of arms; height; standing and sitting; and weight. Some other apparatus not in actual use was also exhibited.
The chief motive of this memoir is to invite criticism and
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