Vernacular gelatin silver snapshot showing a man using measuring instruments to record dimensions of a human skull. The subject holds the skull while working with a drafting compass or proportional divider over a sheet of paper. Early twentieth century.

The informal photograph shows a close view of cranial measurement work, with the skull supported by a metal stand while measurements are transferred to a small diagram. The subject is dressed in a suit and striped tie.

Unmarked. No photographer’s imprint visible.