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Slide Rule with Case, English, Mid 20th Century

Inventory Number 63837


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.63837

Item type
Object
Provenance
Presented by Dr Chris Girton in 2000.
Primary inscriptions
"Made in England" on ruler. "S137" on ruler. "M-O VALVE CO. LTD." on case.
Physical material
Plastic
Leather
Object type
Slide rule
Dimensions
Height: 6mm Width: 175mm Depth: 52mm Weight: 36g
Inventory No
63837
Accession Number
2000-1

Description

Plastic slide rule, with central sliding section, and plastic sliding cover with hairline marker and spring brake. Also a slip on brown leather case.