Artifact Details

Title

Elizur Wright Arithmeter spiral slide rule wooden case

Catalog Number

102716215

Type

Physical object

Description

Reportedly, fewer than 20 of these devices were built.

Date

c. 1869

Manufacturer

Fowle, Jos. W.

Identifying Numbers

Other number Aug. 17, 1869 Patented
Other number No. 11 on metal plate on base

Dimensions

overall: 16 1/4 in x 20 3/4 in x 20 3/4 in

Category

Pre-computer/slide rule

Credit

Gift of The New England

Lot Number

X1097.92

Related Records

X1097.92 Elizur Wright Arithmeter, No. 11