Narragansett machine co., Providence, R.I. 
Catalog of medical and anthropometric apparatus. 
£Providence, R.I., 1904 t CATALOG 
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MEDICAL m 
ANTHROPOMETRIC 
APPARATUS. 
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Statistical Division, Surgeon-General's 
Library, United States Army 
Washington, D. C. 
BY 
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CATALOG 
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MEDICAL and 
ANTHROPOMETRIC 
APPARATUS. 
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DISCOUNT 15% 
K. D., F. 0: B: Providence, B: I: 
MADE BY THE 
NARRAGANSETT MACHINE CO. 
Providence, R. I. ANTHROPOMETRIC CHARTS. 
Charts, Record Cards and books may 
be obtained from the authors or pub 
Ushers as below: 
Amherst Charts: Dr. E. Hitchcock. 
Amherst College, Amherst, Mass. 
Dr. Sargent's Charts: Dr. D. A. Sar- 
gent, Cambridge, Mass. 
Dr. Seaver's Charts: Dr. Jay W. Seaver, 
Lynwood Place, New Haven, Conn. 
University of Nebraska Charts: Annie 
Barr Clapp, University of Nebraska, 
Lincoln, Neb. 
Oberlin Charts: Dr. Delphine Hanna, 
Oberlin, Ohio. 
Y. M. C. A. Charts: International 
Committee, 124 East 28th Street, New 
York, N. Y. 
Dr. Hastings Charts: F. A. Bassette 
& Co., Springfield, Mass. 
Copyright, 1904, by the 
Narragansett Machine Co., Providence. R. I. In the year 1885 the American Associa- 
tes the Advancement of Physical Edu- 
cation appointed a committee on An- 
thropometry, consisting of Drs. D. A. 
Sargent, E. Hitchcock and W. G. An- 
derson. The report of this committee, 
made in 1886, has been the basis of 
anthropometry since that date, and 
nearly all the apparatus here described 
is designed for taking the tests and 
measurements prescribed by that com- 
mittee. 
The apparatus was formerly made 
in Europe, and when its manufacture 
was commenced here by Instrument 
Makers, it was on the lines of the im- 
ported instruments. They made single 
instruments to order or in small lots, 
the demand being limited; and as the 
work required the expert workmen, the 
price was high. 
In some of the apparatus improvement 
has been made, both in design and 
cost. There is much, however, yet to 
be done. 
In the instruments we have made, we 
have placed the price low as possible, 
hoping thus to popularize them and 
increase their use. This policy has 
been successful and the increased sale 
has enabled us to reduce the cost of 
manufacture. 
Several instruments, such as scales, 
sense tests, etc., are made specially to 
order for us, and we take great care to 
keep them up to the standard required 
by the best authorities. 
Anthropometric Apparatus. 
3 HORIZONTAL BAR. 
For Pull Up's. 
This bar is made with an adjustable support 
and brace to go in the corner of a room. In 
ordering give height of room and required 
length of horizontal brace. The bar is 3 feet 
long. 
No. 583 Bar for Pull Up's 7.50 
4 CHEST DEPTH CALIPER. 
Self - Reading. 
This caliper was designed specially for 
taking maximum and minimum chest depths 
at the same time. It is light and easy to 
handle, being made, of aluimnum and weigh- 
ing only seven ounces. The tips are made 
of ebony which is not as cold to the touch 
as metal, and are. large so as not to depress 
soft flesh. The pressure is constant, being ap- 
plied by a spring, hence the indications are 
independent of the observer. Its capacity is 
from 5 to 11 inches or 13 to 27 centimeters. 
The scales are Interchangeable. The scale is 
white celluloid with black graduations, and 
the index finger is black. 
In use the caliper is held horizontal with 
the arm of the subject in the bow. 
No. 585 Chest Dept Caliper12.00 
5 CHEST DEPTH CALIPER. 
Nickeled Metal. Quick Acting Screw. Ca- 
pacity 0 to 12 inches. 
No. 592 Chest Depth Caliper 4.00 
CHEST CALIPER. 
For Chest and Abdomen. Made of bent 
hickory, practically unbreakable. 
No. 588 Chest Caliper. Hickory 2.00 
6 No. 587 ANTHROPOMETRIC TAPE, 5 ft. Metric and Inches 25 
0^e 
absorb "eing painted does not 
different deV'Sed ** GullCk t0 eliminate the eaua- 
NO. 586 TAPE, With 6-oz. Spring (Gulick) 75 
ANTHROPOMETRIC TAPE. 
7 A Nickel Plated Steel Tape in German Silver case with return spring, 
60 inches long, graduated to 1-16 inches on one side and milliemetres on the 
other. Best adapted for anthropometric work of any on the market. 
NO. 587 STEEL TAPE. 5 FT 1.75 
For measuring the stretch of arms. It consists of a rod about 7 ft. long 
with a fixed arm at one end and a sliding arm at the other. In use one mid- 
dle finger tip is pressed against the fixed arm and the sliding arm pushed as 
far away as possible with the other. It is generally fastened to the wall at 
about 56 inches high. 
No. 589 ARM STRETCH ROD 8.00 
ARM STRETCH Measuring Rod. 
STEEL TAPE. 
8 STADIOMETER. 
Or Height Stand. 
This Is made according to the A. A. A. P. E. 
rule, with the base 18 inches square and 12 
inches high. The rod is maple graduated to 
inches and tenths on one edge and millimetres 
on the other. The sliding arm is arranged to 
measure from its upper as well as lower sur- 
face for knee heights, etc. 
No. 591 Stadiometer8.00 
9 SHOULDER CALIPER; BREADTH. 
This is the common form of sliding arm 
caliper, made of maple, graduated to inches 
and tenths to Inches and millemeties. The 
brass parts are nickled. 
No. 593 Shoulder 3.00 
10 WALL PARALLEL. 
For making a test of the "Strength of 
Upper-arms (triceps) and Chest." Ac- 
cording to the recommendations reported 
June, 1904, by the A. P. U. A. commit- 
tee on revision of physical examination, 
which requires bars 18 inches apart, 5 
feet from the floor, with a screen 18 
inchese wide and 30 inches high, erected 
vertically 18 inches from the ends of the 
bar or bars projecting 18 inches from a 
vertical wall with the clear space 30 
inches above the bars. 
There is also a tape stretched 3 inches 
above the bars. 
The frame is made adjustable, on wall 
boards, so it can be lowered 2 feet 3 
inches, to take the push-ups. 
No. 594 Wall Parallel6.00 
11 MANUOMETER 
Or Grip Dynamometer. 
The Manuometer or Grip Dynamometer is 
used for testing the muscles of the hand and 
forearm. This form records correctly all pres- 
sure applied to it, and cannot be overstrained 
or made to record high by bringing all the 
pressure to bear on the centre. 
The Graduation may be Metric or English. 
It Is held in the hand, dial towards the palm 
and top against the fingers. 
No. 596 Manuometer10.00 
No. 596-1 Push and Pull Attach.... 10.00 
12 For making any kind of tests not exceeding 
200 ibs. (100 kilos). The manuometer may be 
also used as a scale or weighing device. 
The above attachment shows the manuometer 
in a device designed by Dr. D. A. Sargent for 
recording compression and extension. (Push 
and Pull). When the handles are drawn apart 
rhe tension is transmitted through the screws 
to the opposite plates that hold the manuo- 
meter, compressing it; and when the handles 
are pressed together they press directly on the 
manuometer. The manuometer is loosely held 
between the plates so that it can be easily 
slipped out. The instrument arranged in this 
way is applicable for a chest compression and 
extension dynamometer. 
By passing a strap through one handle and 
securing th > other end to a board or the floor, 
back and leg tests can be made. By attaching 
the same strap to a hook overhead and letting 
the subject hang on the lower handle, clear 
of the floor, approximate weights may be ob- 
tained. Other uses will suggest themselves to 
examiners. 
Push and Pull Attachment. 
13 WET SPIROMETER. 
No. 595 Wet Spirometer 12.00 
No. 595-1 Spirometer Shelf 2.00 
14 No. 595 Wet Spirometer. 
The Wet Spirometer is generally admitted to 
be the only device for measuring lung capacity 
that will continue to record accurately. There 
is no rubber reservoir to leak or harden and 
crack in two or three years; an air cylinder 
immersed in water never leaks or wears out. 
The air cylinder is sheet zinc, and as it is 
made on an arbor they are exactly the same 
size and capacity, and record accurately their 
cubic contents. This cylinder is carefully bal- 
anced by weights that run in the tubes at the 
sides. The side tubes are polished brass, and 
one of them is graduated to measure the 
height, and consequently the volume contained 
by the cylinder. One side of the tube is grad- 
uated to cubic inches, the other to cubic deci- 
meters. The stopper at the left lets the air 
out of the cylinder for it to descend, and that 
at the right has been replaced by a valve to 
let the water out of the tank. All parts ex- 
cept the brass tubes are finished in alu- 
minum. It has a capacity of 400 cubic 
inches or 6.5 cubic decimeters (litres). 
A convenient shelf is made for holding the 
spirometer when no other support is available. 
Wood Mouth-Piece. 
MOUTH-PIECES. 
No. 593-3 Rubber Mouth-Piece, ea.. .75 
No. 595-4 Glass Mouth-Pieces, doz...1.00 
595-6 Wood Mouth-Piece, 100 60 
595-6 Wood Mouth-Piece, 10003.50 
No. 595-5 Extra Rubber Tubes, ea.. .75 
15 This gauge was designed by Mr. Thomas Elkinton for measuring the assymetry of 
the spinal column. It consists of a graduated bar with an index in the centre of the 
two sliding arms that measure the distance from the centre. 
593-1. ASSYMETRY GAUGE (Elkinton) 8.00 
ASSYMETRY GAUGE. 
16 MANOMETER. 
The Manometer, or lung pressure gauge, is 
designed to record the maximum pressure ex- 
erted by the expiratory muscles. It may be 
graduated grammes per sq. centermeter. Ca- 
pacity of GOO to 700 or lbs. per cubic inch. 
No. 597. Manometer25.00 
17 Back, Leg and Chest Dynamometer. 
(Tieman). 
The capacity is 1500 pounds or 700 kilos. 
The dial may be graduated metric or English, 
but not both on one dial. 
Back, Leg and Chest Dynam'ter.. .50.00 
18 DYNAMOMETER CHAIN AND 
HANDLE. 
Designed to meet the requirements ot 
the A. P. E. A. rules. 
The chain is nickeled. 
No. 598-2. Dyn'r Chain and Handle, 4.00 
18a BACK AND LEG DYNAMOMETER. 
(Upham). 
Similar in form to one on the preceding page 
without the side knobs. Capacity 2000 pounds 
or 900 kilos. 
Back and Leg Dynamometer 44.00 
Used in connection with the Back and Leg 
Dynamometer, according to the recommenda- 
tions of the A. P. B. A. committee on re- 
vision of physical examination, which requires 
a platform 20x12 inches, with a box to pro- 
tect the Dynamometer 5x4 inches and 9 Inches 
high. 
DYNAMOMETER BASE. 
No. 598-1 Dynamometer Base 4.00 
19 "SEAVER" MEASURING ROD. 
Designed by Dr. J. W. Seaver of Yale Uni- 
versity to simplify and facilitate the taking 
of measurements. It will take all of the 
height and breadth measurements, being prac- 
tically a shoulder caliper with an extension 
for taking height measures. The rod con- 
sists of a gauge rod one metre long, having 
a fixed, a sliding arm and an extension also 
one metre long. 
In using for height measurements of more 
than a metre, the end of the gauge rod oppo- 
site the fixed arm rests on the extension rod 
and is held by one hand while the other moves 
the sliding arm. Heights of less than a 
metre are taken wi a the gauge rod. 
No. 599 Seaver Rod4.00 
Graduated in Metric and English. 
20 SEAVER ROD CALIPER. 
This is a modification of the Seaver Meas- 
uring Rod to enable Chest Depths to be taken. 
On the ends of the Caliper Arms are hinged 
blades that may be set as shown in the cut 
or folded down into the slot on the inside of 
the arm. 
As these blades project one-half decimeter 
from the arm, the Chest Depth is read on the 
Shoulder Breadth Scale by deducting one deci- 
meter. When the blades are folded into the 
arms they do not interfere with the taking 
of shoulder breadths or height measurements, 
making this a practical instrument for taking 
all anthropometric heights, breadths and 
depths. 
No. 599-1. Seaver Rod Caliper6.00 
21 ANTHROPOMETRIC SCALE. 
The scale, shown above is made specially for 
Anthropometric work, and Is very sensitive. 
The platform side of the beams Is grad- 
uated metric to 155 Kilos by 30-gram divi- 
sions. and the other side English to 310 pounds 
by tenths of a pound. 
No. 590-B Anthropometric Scale, $32.00 
22 ANTHROPOMETRIC SCALE. 
The platform side of the beams are grad- 
uated metric to 100 Kilos by 50-gram divi- 
sions, and the other side English to 200 pounds 
by tenths of a pound. 
No. 590-F Anthropometric Scale... .26.00 
23 UNIVERSAL DYNAMOMETER. 
24 DR. KELLOGG'S 
UNIVERSAL DYNAMOMETER. 
The cut on the opposite page illus- 
trates the latest form of Dr. Kellogg's 
Universal Dynamometer, specially 
adapted to testing the strength of the 
individual groups of muscles in the 
human body. Every important group of 
muscles in the body can be tested with 
this instrument, numbering twenty-five, 
counting only one side. 
This instrument furnrishes the basis 
for a scientific study of muscular dyna- 
mics. By the aid of me percental charts 
which have been constructed from it, 
and which accompany the instrument, it 
is possible to make a graphic represent- 
ation of the muscular capacity of an in- 
dividual, such as cannot be obtained in 
any other way, thus furnishing accurate 
data upon which to base a prescription 
for exercise, the lack of which up to the 
present time, has been the greatest ob- 
stacle in the way of the scientific appli- 
cation of gymnastics to the correction 
of deviations from the normal standard 
of symmetry. 
Capacity 1500 lbs. 
A circular fully describing this instru- 
ment and its uses will be sent on appli- 
cation. 
Universal Dynamometer 176 00 
24a SPHYGMOGRAPH. 
Dudgeon. 
This is well known as an instrument for 
recording pulse vibrations and other peculiar 
curves. 
It magnifies the movements of the 
artery fifty times and has a pressure 
spring regulating from one to five 
ounces. 
Size 2y2 by 2 inches, weight 4 oz. In 
a neat pocket with box for record slips. 
Sphygmograph (Dudgeon)25.00 
25 PRECUSSOR AND PLEXIMETER. 
These were designed by Dr. Flint for use In 
sounding the chest, and consist of a rubber 
hammer with an elastic hard rubber handle 
and a shoe to be laid on the spot to be sound- 
ed. 
Precussor 1.00 
Pleximeter 35 
26 TIEMAN. 
FRYE. 
The above is a well-known form of stetho- 
scope. It has two sizes of cones and a rubber 
flange for the smaller one. The connecting 
tubes are flexible so it can be folded to put in 
the pocket. £ 
Stethoscope. Camman (Tieman).... ,-4r5G 
Stethoscope. Camman (Frye)2.50 
CAMMAN'S STETHOSCOPE. 
27 PHONENDOSCOPE. 
The object of this instrument is to render 
audible all sounds, whether natural or caused 
by morbid conditions of the human body; 
they can be heard with much greater inten- 
sity and within much more narrow limits than 
it has been possible with the ordinary Stetho- 
scope. At the same time it conveys with 
great accuracy the nature of the sound. 
The Phonendoscope is to sound what the 
microscope is to light-a magnifier 
There are several degrees of sensitveness ob- 
tained by different adjustments. 
Phonendoscope in Metal Case3.75 
A. manual has been written by Prof. Aurelio 
Bianchi, one of the inventors of the phonendo- 
scope called "The Phonendoscope and its 
Practical Applications," with 37 illustrations. 
PELVIC LATERAL OBLIQU I METER. 
Dr. Jay W. Seaver. 
8his instrument is attached to a Seaver Meas- 
uring Rod or a Shoulder Caliper. The arms 
of the rod or caliper are pressed on the top of 
the iliac crests and the bar with the level 
raised until the bubble is in the centre. The 
inclination is then read on the scale. 
No. 599-1. Seaver Obliquimeter.20.00 
28 PELVIC OBLIQUIMETER. 
An Instrument for measuring the obliquity of 
the Pelvis, devised by Dr. Eliza M. Mosher. 
A circular will be sent on application. 
Pelvic Obliquimeter Mosher, Net...62.50 
29 ANTHROPOMETRIC OUTFIT. 
List of apparatus recommended by the A. P. 
E. A. committee for colleges, secondary 
schools. Young Men's Christian Associations, 
etc. 
No. 591 Stadiometer $8.00 
No. 590-B Scale 32.00 
No. 586 Tape and Spring .75 
No. 593 Shoulder Breadth Caliper 3.00 
No. 585 Chest Depth Caliper 12.00 
No. 595 Wet Spirometer 12.00 
Dynamometer for Back and Legs 44.00 
No. 598-1 Dynamometer Base 4.00 
No. 594-1 Wall Parallel 9.00 
No. 583 Horizontal Bar 7.50 
No. 596 Manuometer 10.00 
Total $139.25 
List of apparatus recommended by the A. 
p. E. A. committee for public schools. 
No. 591 Stadimeter $8.00 
No. 590-B Scale 32.00 
No. 586 Tape and Spring 75 
No. 593 Shoulder Breadth Caliper 3.00 
No. 585 Chest Depth Caliper 12.00 
No. 595 Wet Spirometer 12.00 
Total 67.75 
ANTHROPOMETRIC CABINET. 
Of oak, with glass front, arranged to 
hold a complete outfit, size 114x4 feet; 
provided with lock. 
590-1 Anthropometric Cabinet 10.00 
30 ANTHROPOMETRIC CABINET. 
30a For testing the eyes the following arti- 
cles are required: 2 pairs of spectacles, 
one with convex glasses No. + .75 diop- 
tric; and the other with concave glasses 
No. - .75 dioptric; a copy of Dionoyer's 
test types and a copy of Green's astiga- 
matic lines. 
For testing color blindness a set of col- 
ored worsteds is necessary. 
In testing for hearing an ordinary watch 
may be used. A tuning fork is also nec- 
essary. 
The instructions for these tests were 
prepared by Dr. H. H. Seeley and pub- 
lished in the Anthropometric Manual of 
Amherst College. Dr. Seaver's "Anthro- 
pometry" also contains detailed instruc- 
tions for testing eyes and ears. 
Test Type, Monoyer 75 
Astigmatic Lines (Green) 50 
Tuning Fork 1.75 
Set of Test Worsteds 4.00 
For convenience of examiners we habe 
had made a pocket rubber case contain- 
ing the two spectacles used (+.75 and 
-.75) and a pair having plain glass; all 
fold into the handle like the blades of a 
pocket knife, thus making a convenient 
device to carry and protecting the glass. 
Spectacles, set of three 5.00 
SENSE TESTS. 
30b p. 31-34 missing Medical Apparatus. 
For several years we have made to 
order for Physicians, Masseurs and 
others, Plinths, Massage Tables, Booms, 
Rid-stools, etc. We list herewith such 
of these as have been found generally 
useful. 
We have drawings of and are pre- 
pared to make the apparatus used by 
Dr. Anders Wide, and shown in his 
hand book. 
If a device is wanted that is not here 
illustrated, write us; we may be able 
to supply information regarding it. 
NARRAGANSETT MACHINE CO., 
Providence, R. I. 
35 For Massage Treatment, Etc. 
No. 1962. Leather Covered45.00 
The upholstering is deep and firm. It may be 
covered with plush or corduroy as desired, or 
for special work with leather or painted can- 
vas. The frame is oak, well finished. Both 
ends are adjustable. 
No. 1962. Massage Plinth40.00 
23x60 in.; 18 in. high. 
MASSAGE PLINTH. 
36 MASSAGE PLINTH. 
Adjustable for Height. 
This is a modification of No. 19G2 Plinth; a 
second or auxiliary set of legs to change the 
height being provided. The upholstery mate- 
rials, etc., are the same as for No. 1962. 
No. 1963. Massage Plinth, Adj50.00 
No. 1693. Leather Covered55.00 
18x60 in.-13 or 19 in. high. 
37 GYMNASIUM PLINTH. 
Made exactly In form and dimensions to the 
plinths used in Sweden. The top is padded 
and canvas covered. Leather, Corduroy or 
Plush will be furnished if desired. The top 
may be hinged if wanted for office practice. 
The foot rests slide on sides. Made of oak, it 
is a fine and substantial piece of apparatus. 
Packed Wt., 120 pounds. 
No. 1960. Gymnasium Plinth 35.00 
No. 1960. Leather Covered40.00 
13%x60 in.-14 and 34 In. high. 
38 MASSAGE PLINTH. 
This Plinth is adjustable for height and has 
the back adjustable at any angle. The legs 
fold into the body and the body can be tipped 
up, so that it stands on end, resting on the iron 
head frame out of the way. It is substantial, 
made with a frame of oak and iron legs and 
head frame. The upholstery may be Plush, 
Corduroy or any desired material. 
No. 1964. Folding Plinth50.00 
No. 1964. Leather Covered..55.00 
18x52 in.-18 and 30 in. high. 
39 HOME OR OFFICE APPARATUS. 
The outfit shown on the three following 
pages is patterned after those made in Swe- 
den for Home and Office use. It comprises 
adjustable Stall Bars, Boom with padded back 
rest and a Bench. The posts are oak; stall 
bars, maple; boom, pine; and bench, white 
wood. 
The posts are 7 ft. 10 in. high, and the 
width over all, 3 ft. 3 in. on the regular size. 
Other sizes made to order at full list price. 
For Medical Gymnasts, Masseurs and all 
practicing Swedish Medical Gymnastics, it is a 
complete outfit at a low price. 
It is easily set up and can be arranged to be 
taken entirely down by loosening four hand 
screws. 
It can also be made to stand independent of 
the doorway by making the posts to reach 
from floor to ceiling. 
The "Extra" style 919-1 has posts of quar- 
tered oak and a leather covered padded bench. 
No. 919. Swedish Outfit25.00 
No. 919-1. Sw. Outfit, Quar. Oak....35.00 
40 41 42 43 For Medical Gymnastics. 
APPARATUS 
As described in the Hand Book of Medical 
and Orthopedic Gymnastics. By Anders Wide, 
M. D. 1902 Edition. 
No. 1974-1 High Plinth, No. 1 (No. 19G0) 
(a) 35.00 
No. 1974-2 High Plinth, No. 2 (No. 1960) 
(b) 
No. 1974-3 High Plinth, No. 3 (No. 1960) 
(c) 
No. 1974-4 Low Plinth (d) 60.00 
No. 1974-4 Low Plinth. No arms 48.00 
No. 1974-5 Boom, Padded Bar (e) 20.00 
No. 1974-6 Trapeze (Heave Plank (f)).... 3.50 
No. 1974-7 Rib Stool or Stall Bars (No. 
920) (g) 8.00 
No. 1974-8 Peg Post (h) 12.00 
No. 1974-9 Pules (Breast Bars) (No. 340) 
(i) 6.00 
No. 1974-10 Ropes, (No. 551) (-) 5.00 
No. 1974-11 Table. Padded Top (k) 10.00 
No. 1974-12 Stools, Upholstered (1) 10.00 
No. 1974-13 Foot Stool (Bench) No. 927) 
(m) 2.50 
No. 1974-14 Forward Drawing Rope (n).. 3.00 
No. 1974-15 Rods (Wands) 3 (No. 1205) 
(o) 1.00 
No. 1974-16 Cushion, Padded (p) 4.00 
Nos. in parenthesis refer to apparatus in our 
Gymnasium Catalogue F, which will be sent on 
application. 
Letters in parenthesis refer to letters in 
Dr. Wide's book, pages 12 to 15. 1902 edition. 
Published by Funk & Wagnails, New York. 
44 IN ORDERING. 
In ordering instruments advise if the 
Metric or English Graduation is required. 
In some cases both may be had on the 
same instrument; but it is generally 
confusing and better to have one only. 
TERMS. 
Terms of payment to parties known to 
us, or of established credit, are 30 days, 
and unless otherwise arranged for prompt 
payments are expected. 
To parties not known to us, goods will 
be sent C. O. D., provided a remittance 
sufficient to cover twice the express 
charge accompanies the order. The ex- 
pense of collection charged by the ex- 
press company must be paid by the pur- 
chaser in all cases. 
To send the money with the order and 
have the goods shipped by freight is by 
far the cheapest way as it saves collection 
charges. Money sent by cheque, Post 
Office money order, or registered letter 
will be sure to reach us. 
SHIPPING. 
All goods are shipped F. O. B. (free on 
board) cars or boat in Providence. Small 
packages of 100 lbs. or jess will be sent by 
express, at our discretion, unless other- 
wise ordered. 
DIRECTIONS. 
Please give directions for marking and 
forwarding goods fully and distinctly. 
Designate what route to ship, if any one 
in particular is desired. In all instances 
where no instructions are given as to 
forwarding, goods will be sent by the 
safest, cheapest and most expeditious 
route. 
45 FACTORY OF THE NARRAGANSETT MACHINE CO. 
Floor Area 80,000 Feet. PAWTUCKET, R. I Shed Area 30,000 Feet. 
46 The illustration of our factory on the opposite page conveys an idea of our 
splendid facilities for the manufacture of Gymnastic Apparatus. A complete 
Wood Working Plant with dry kilns and nearly an acre of sheds for the storage 
of lumber insures prompt work, and an ample stock of well seasoned and dried 
wood to work from. Tracks from the main line of the N. Y., N. H. & H. 
R. R. Co., enter our yard and pass between the sheds and buildings, enabling 
us to load cars directly from our store rooms or unload into the lumber sheds 
or dry kilns, thus handling material with economy and dispatch. A large and 
fully equipped Machine Shop enables us to do the best of machine work, such 
as Standard Gymnastic apparatus is famous for, and Turning, Mattress and 
Japanning Shops complete a combination of facilities not to be found elsewhere. 
Directors of Gymnasiums and others specially interested in Gymnastic ap- 
paratus are invited to call and see us. We are easily reached from either Prov- 
idence or Pawtucket, via the Main Street Car line. Our Library of Gymnastk 
Books is at the service of Directors; our show room contains the latest appara- 
tus and in our drafting room may be seen the plans of nearly every gymnasium 
that has been equipped during the last 20 years. If you are in this vicinity givt> 
us a call. 
NARRAGANSETT MACHINE COMPANY. 
Yours respectfully, 
Post Office Address, Providence, R. I. 
47 I NDEX. 
Anthropometric Outfit 30 
Anthropometric Charts 31 
Arm Stretch Rod 8 
Assymetry Gauge 16 
Bar-Horizontal 4 
Calipers, chest 5 
Dynamometer B. & L 18 
Dynamometer, Kellog 24 
Grif. Dynamometer 13 
Gymnasium Plinths 38 
Height Stand 9 
Home Swedish Apparatus 40 
Manometer 17 
Manuometer 12 
Massage Plinths 36 
Medical Apparatus 35 
Parallel Bar 11 
Pelvic Olignimeter 28 
Phonendoscope 28 
Pleximiter 26 
Plinths 36 
Precussor . 26 
Scales 22 
Seaver Rud 20 
Shoulder Caliper 10 
Spirometer 13 
Spbygmograph 25 
Stadiometer 9 
Stethoscope 27 
Swedish Home Apparatus 40 
Tape 7 
Wilde's app. for Med. Gymnastics 44 
Sense Tests ... 3Cb 
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Apparatus 
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Apparatus 
Bowling Alleys 
Lockers 
Anthropometric Apparatus 
Narragansett Machine Coj 
PROVIDENCE, R.I., U.S.A. 
Writ* far Catalog* 
' 1 ".:7== Pressboard 
Pamphlet 
Binder 
Gaylord Bros. 
Makers 
Syracuse, N. Y. 
PAT. JAM 21. 1908