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Print, Reproduction of poster advertising 1818 public exhibition of George Parker Bidder, the Wonderful Calculator, 20th Century

Inventory Number 13945


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.13945

Item type
Object
Primary inscriptions
Master Bidder. The Very Wonderful Calculator, only twelve years old!!! Patronised by the Queen and Royal Family. The Ladies and Gentlemen of FROME and its Vicinity are respectfully informed that the above extraordinary youth will Exhibit his surprizing and justly celebrated Powers of MENTAL CALCULATION, at the Assembly Room, Wheat-Sheaves Inn, Frome.
Object type
Print
Dimensions
Height: 190mm Width: 135mm
Inventory No
13945