Artifact Details

Title

Slide rule

Catalog Number

102716439

Type

Physical object

Description

Object consists of a plastic sliderule which can be used to predict the running time of a unit record (punched card) job.

Manufacturer

International Business Machines (IBM)

Place Manufactured

U.S.

Identifying Numbers

Part number X24-8704-d1 Back of rule

Dimensions

overall: 1/8 in x 7 3/8 in x 3 1/4 in

Category

Pre-computer/slide rule

Credit

Gift of John Shield

Lot Number

X6327.2012