difference engine 2 trial piece

Made:
circa 1985 in London
maker:
Science Museum, Workshops
difference engine 2 trial piece

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Difference Engine Number 2 Trial Piece with wooden carrying case, made in Science Museum Workshops, 1989.

Details

Category:
Computing & Data Processing
Object Number:
1999-111
Materials:
metal
Measurements:
345 x 430 x 300 mm
type:
babbage trial piece

Parts

Difference Engine Number 2 Trial Piece, made in Science Museum Workshops, 1989.

Trial Piece for Babbage's Difference Engine No 2, 1985

Difference Engine Number 2 Trial Piece, made in Science Museum Workshops, 1989.

Measurements:
345 x 430 x 300 mm
Materials:
metal (unknown)
Object Number:
1999-111/1
type:
component - object
carrying case difference engine 2 trial piece

carrying case difference engine 2 trial piece

Wooden carrying case for Difference Engine Number 2 Trial Piece, made in Science Museum Workshops, 1989. (see note)

Measurements:
overall: 14.85 kg
Materials:
wood (unidentified)
Object Number:
1999-111/2
type:
case
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

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