Story of Weights and Measures

Traces the evolution of our present measuring systems. Presents the historic background of the measuring systems by including the Egyptian cubit, the Roman foot, and the measuring sticks of Germany. Shows the development of the measure for length, area, and volume and explains the need for a common standard.

Credits

Foster E. Grossnickle

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Sources

  1. 16mm Filmography (legacy record) — title, year, creator, length, format, color, description, catalog record
  2. Wikipedia — List of Coronet Films — title, year, creator, length, color, credits, video
  3. Catalog of Classroom Teaching Films for Georgia Schools, No. 10 (Georgia Department of Education) — title, creator, length, description