Replica of "Napier's Bones" multiplication device
Paper mechanical calculator --Given to Gordon Bell by Peter Roubos (who gave a copy to everyone who purchased a copy of the Schickard calculating machine he made - mrw). Size is dimensions of the box A set of Napier's bones printed or photocopied on blue paper in a yellow box. A second set of these same bones (on loan from Mike Williams) is currently in visible storage Object consists of a cardboard box, instruction sheet and eleven "bones"
Item Details
- Type
- Physical Object
- Catalogue number
- X2253.2002
- Other identifying number
- B1625.01 (OTHER IDENTIFYING NUMBER)
- People
- Peter Roubos (Manufacturer)
- Credit line
- Courtesy Gwen and Gordon Bell
- Place of publication
- Europe/Netherlands
- Weight
- 1 (lb)
- Acquisition number
- B1625.01