Artifact Details

Title

Slide rule

Catalog Number

102631741

Type

Physical object

Description

This object consists of a slide rule, case, instruction sheet, and box. The cover of the instruction sheet reads: "HOW TO TAKE CARE OF YOUR SLIDE RULE". The label on the box reads: "68 1617" "OLD 4053-3?" "POLYPHASE SLIDE RULE WITH LEATHER CASE"

Manufacturer

Keuffel & Esser Company

Place Manufactured

U.S.

Identifying Numbers

Model number 68-1617
Other number S201 Donor's ID number for rule
Serial number 470490

Dimensions

in box: 1 3/8 in x 11 7/8 in x 2 5/8 in; overall: 3/8 in x 11 in x 1 1/2 in; overall: 1 1/8 in x 11 5/8 in x 2 1/8 in

Category

Pre-computer/slide rule

Credit

Gift of Mike Konshak

Lot Number

X3741.2007