Metric Collection

Metric System
Applications of the metric system to dimensions, weight and money

Samuel Montagu
SAMUEL MONTAGU (born Montagu Samuel) first baron Swaythling Jewish merchant banker in London, statesman (MP for Whitechapel) philanthropist, promoted metric system etc

Albatros WRE. 1 16 amphibian monoplane
Albatros WRE.1 16 amphibian monoplane at Bodensee. The third RE.1 monoplane, powered by a 100PS Mercedes D.I, 6-cylinder in-line engine, was fitted with floats to make it amphibious

Psychometric Testing
A Feature Profile Test, used by the National Institute of Industrial Psychology to measure intelligence. The person has to assemble disconnected parts. Date: 1930s

Metric Series - Length
Length - a metre

Metric Series - Contents
Contents - a litre

Metric Series - Surface
Surface - a square metre

Metric Series - Weight
Weight - a gram

Metric Series - Money
Money - a franc

Metric Series - Volume
Volume - a cubic metre

Standard Metre
After the introduction of the metric system during the French revolution, this STANDARD METRE was placed at the Petit-Luxembourg, Paris

Metric System Introduced
Usage des nouveaux poids et mesures - the Metric System is introduced in France by the Revolutionary government

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