- Title : Altimeter (Instrument for measuring altitude) with case
- Artist: Ateliers J. Carpentier Constructeur Maker
- Accession: XX1990.850 a,b
- Country: France
- Date: circa 1935
- Dimensions: Inches 3/4 13-1/8 6-1/2 Dimensions, calculator (a) Inches 1-5/8 14-1/4 7-7/8 Dimensions, case (b), Centimeters 1.9 33.3 16.5 Dimensions, calculator (a) Centimeters 4.3 36.2 20.0 Dimensions, case (b)
- Collection: Object
- Category: Industrial Design
- Subject: Industry , Metal/Metal Design , Industrial Design
- Credit Line: The Wolfsonian–Florida International University, Miami Beach, Florida, The Mitchell Wolfson, Jr. Collection
- URL: XX1990.850 A,B.JPG
- Tags: Industrial Design
Description:
Rectangular oak hinged case containing a flat triangular-shaped altimeter made of metal; long side of triangle is curved rather than straight and has increments etched into edge; corner of triangle is shaped into a pincer, possibly to grasp item being measured; flat, flush, ruler-like arm is attached at pincer-head and swivels along increments as pincer opens. a: calculator, b: case