Genaille's rods', French, 1885.

Made:
1885 in Paris
One of two boxed sets of Genaille's rods

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One of two boxed sets of Genaille's rods
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One of two boxed sets of Genaille's rods, 1885: "reglettes multisectrices" and "reglettes multiplicatrices"

Boxed set of 'reglettes multiplicatrices' by Henri Genailles, 1885.There was a revival of interest in Napier's bones in France in the late 19th century when Henri Genaille simplified their use. Instead of having to add the components in a given area, the user simply follows the pointers to multiply or divide. These sets of cards are known as 'Genaille's rods'.

Details

Category:
Mathematics
Object Number:
1989-427/1
Materials:
wood (unidentified), paper (fibre product) and cardboard
Measurements:
overall: 15 mm x 120 mm x 180 mm, 0.17 kg
type:
genaille's rods
credit:
Mr Peter Delehar