Computer History Museum

Gunter's line of numbers

Wooden ruler with navigational scales on one side and logarithmic (the "Gunter's line of numbers) on the other.

Gunter's line of numbers - Image 1

Item Details

Date
ca. 1800 (Made)
Type
Physical Object
Catalogue number
B4.76
Other identifying number
GB#B4 B50.79 on white sticker on back of rule (Other number)
Category
Other
Credit line
Couretesy of Gwen and Gordon Bell
Weight
1 (lb)
Acquisition number
X6288.2012
Subject
Analog, Hand Calculation, Slide Rule