Demainbray's Irish low-backed cart model

Demainbray's Irish low-backed cart model Demainbray's Irish low-backed cart model

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Model Irish low-backed cart, maker unknown, 1735-1 Once belonged to Stephen Demainbray.

This model was used in calculations of velocity ration and friction. It once belonged to Stephen Demainbray and was used by him in his lectures on natural philosophy. Demainbray worked as superintendent at the King's observatory at Kew from 1768 and his collection of instruments and apparatus was absorbed into the King's own collection.

Details

Category:
King George III
Object Number:
1927-1935
Materials:
holly and iron
Measurements:
overall: 70 mm x 240 mm x 120 mm, 0.07 kg
type:
model - representation
credit:
King's College, London