Set of Napier's bones, 1770-1790.
- maker:
- John Imison
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Set of Napier's bones, in wooden case with trade label of "J. Imison, Clock & Watch Maker, Optician, &c., No. 58 Hay-market, London", late 18th century. Napier's bones were invented in 1617 by Lord Napier of Murchiston, the inventor of logarithms, as a way of avoiding multiplication by adding.
Details
- Category:
- Mathematics
- Object Number:
- 1935-497
- Materials:
- mahogany (wood), metal (unknown) and paper (fibre product)
- Measurements:
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Box Open: 15 mm x 200 mm x 165 mm, 0.14 kg
- type:
- napier's bones
- credit:
- Fithian, A.W.
