Instructions in gymnastics / by Arthur and Charles Nahl.

  • Nahl, Arthur.
Date:
1865
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Credit: Instructions in gymnastics / by Arthur and Charles Nahl. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    i Fig. 10. — “ The Table Pyramid.” This pyramid, if properly constructed, is one of the neatest in the list. An ordinary strong table should be used in the center, and solid stools or kegs of half the hight are placed one on each side of it. Then the pupils for the first story take their positions, and at the command “ Second Story, Mount,” a and b jump on the table, from thence on the shoulders of the men standing on the stools, then turn toward each other and join their arms together as appears in the plate. The little boy climbs up next and raises his legs, so that he stands on his head and hands. This last, however, should not he attempted unless the performer can do it with perfect ease and confidence, as both the latter qualities and some degree of skill are required for its safe performance. It is dangerous in any case and every precaution should be taken against accident. ( Tisch-Pyramide. ) [Ph. 50.]