Slide rule "For facilitating the calculation of Earthworks etc

Made:: 1820-1830

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Slide rule For facilitating the calculation of Earthworks etc
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Slide rule "For facilitating the calculation of Earthworks etc," on paper, mounted on mahogany, 14 1/2" x 3 1/8", c. 1820-30

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Category:: Mathematics

Object Number:: 1954-299

Materials:: mahogany (wood) and paper (fibre product)

type:: slide rule (fortifications)

credit:: National Maritime Museum (Gabb Collection)

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Slide rule "For facilitating the calculation of Earthworks etc

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