Artifact Details

Title

Elizur Wright Arithmeter, No. 11

Catalog Number

X1097.92

Type

Physical object

Description

Elizur Wright Arithmeter spiral slide rule. 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: 14 1/2 in x 19 in x 19 in

Category

Pre-computer/slide rule

Subject

Hand calculation; Slide rule; Analog; Oughtred, William

Credit

Gift of The New England

Lot Number

X1097.92