A brass sector (Gunter's pattern), early 17th century

Made:: 1600-1625

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Nine inch brass sector (Gunter's pattern), early 17th century

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Category:: Mathematics

Object Number:: 1939-49

Materials:: brass

Measurements:: overall (open): 4 mm x 244 mm x 84 mm, 0.436 kg

type:: proportion drawing instruments and sectors

credit:: Hubbard, H.E.

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A brass sector (Gunter's pattern), early 17th century

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