Demainbray's Irish low-backed cart model
- Made:
- 1735-1754.
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LicenseModel of an Irish low-backed car, before 1754
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Model of an Irish low-backed car, before 1754
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
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
- Measurements:
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overall: 70 mm x 240 mm x 120 mm, 0.07 kg
- type:
- model - representation
- copyright:
- Unlinked Name
- credit:
- King's College, London
