Artifact Details
Title
Map mileage reader and compassCatalog Number
XB152.81Type
Physical objectDescription
Hand held map disting measuring device. Compass on the reverse side. Integral mechanical pencil in shaft.From donor Gordon Bell's website: "SELSI, 1 Map mileage reader and compass, Analog Calcula, 2-3 part, Linear measure, Mechanical, ca 1930, Germany, 11x3.5x.5 cm, The handle also serves as a pencil. Buy, (81)."
Date
ca. 1930Manufacturer
SELSIPlace Manufactured
GermanyDimensions
overall: 1/4 in x 4 1/2 in x 1 inCategory
Analog computerCollection Title
Gwen Bell artifact and book collectionSeries Title
Pre-computing artifactsCredit
Gift of Gwen and C. Gordon BellLot Number
X6288.2012
