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Lewis Evans Paper-Maker's Slide Rule, by Aston & Mander, London, Late 19th Century

Inventory Number 45900


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.45900

Item type
Object
Provenance
Designed by Lewis Evans.
Physical material
Wood
copper alloy
metal
Object type
Slide rule
Dimensions
Height: 60mm Width: 1160mm Depth: 9mm Weight: 350g
Inventory No
45900
Accession Number
1924-0/part ?

Description

A wooden paper maker's slide rule with two sliding pointers. The middle section of the ruler slides to adjust measurements. There are three sets of measurements on the front face of the ruler, and one on the reverse.