One of the set of Brooks' patent flexible curves

PART OF:
Set of Brooks' patent flexible curves of the following patterns and sizes
maker:
W J Brooks
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One of the set of Brooks' patent flexible curves. Seven wooden slats attached with metal fastenings down the middle to another element of wood. And at the other end they are attached to a metal bar.

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Category:
Mathematics
Object Number:
1905-137/1
type:
brook's curve

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