Skinfold callipers for estimating body fat, England, 1954-1960

Skinfold calipers for measuring subcutaneous tissue thickness in estimation of body fat for anthropometric population studies, as used in the Harpenden Growth Study, and tested by the MRC Committee on Growth and Form, owned by FP Ellis, with instructions and table of log transformation of measurements, made by British Indicators Ltd., St. Albans, Herts, 1954-1960.

Collection

Science Museum

Inventory Number

3162881

Title

Skinfold callipers for estimating body fat, England, 1954-1960

Object Type

PhysicalObject

Measurements

- overall: 40 mm x 265 mm x 134 mm, .48kg