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Print, Advertisement Pamphlet for Pedometer, Invented by William Fraser, London, 1780-1805

Inventory Number 14387


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.14387

Item type
Object
Provenance
R.T. Gunther Collection
Primary inscriptions
"The New PEDOMETER, which when wore in the Pocket, not only ascertains the space the wearer walks but likewise which way. Invented, Made and Sold by Wm. Fraser, Mathematical Instrument Maker, No. 3 New Bond Street, London. To his Royal Highness the Prince of Wales."
Other inscriptions
Pen annotation bottom right corner: R.T. Gunther Collection.
Object type
Print
Dimensions
Height: 213mm Width: 341mm
Inventory No
14387

Description

Diagram and text advertising the new pedometer by William Fraser, and new Horizontal Pocket Sun Dial and Compass.