Title
Gunter's line of numbers
Catalog Number
B4.76
Type
Physical object
Description
Wooden ruler with navigational scales on one side and logarithmic (the "Gunter's line of numbers) on the other.
Date
ca. 1800
Identifying Numbers
Other number |
GB#B4 B50.79 on white sticker on back of rule |
Dimensions
1/8 x 24 x 2 3/4 in.
Category
Pre-computer/other
Subject
Hand calculation; Logarithm; Analog; Slide rule; Oughtred, William
Collection Title
Gwen Bell artifact and book collection
Series Title
Pre-computing artifacts
Credit
Gift of Gwen and C. Gordon Bell