Vintage Analog Stadiometer JM Kleman + Zoon

Vintage Analog Stadiometer by J.M. Kleman & Zoon

“A stadiometer is a piece of medical equipment used for measuring human height. It is usually constructed out of a ruler and a sliding horizontal headpiece which is adjusted to rest on the top of the head. Stadiometers are used in routine medical examinations and also clinical tests and experiments.” -wikipedia;  

in Gerrit Rietveld / De Stijl style;

height measuring device / station / tool;

Jan Marten (J.M.) Kleman & Zoon: they made super fancy expensive quality brass measuring devices in the 19th century, including Sextants and Leveling Compass. Started in 1781 they received the “Royal” title in 1808, as imprinted on our device: “Kon. inst.makers Amst.” = Koninklijk Instrumentmakers = Royal Instrument Makers;

Minimalistic Dutch Design;

the vertical needs to be better attached to the base for long-term usage;

retro, mid-century modern, 30s, 1930s, thirties