Slide Rule

Object detail

Accession number

1978.378.3

Description

A slide rule - B 170. The rule is a long, thin wooden rectangular shape with a clear Perspex slide in the centre. This slide is affixed to rails on the top and bottom edge, allowing it to move fluidly across the full length of the rule. The top side of the rule has a white paper cover, and divided into three sections. Each section has a scale printed in black. The central section can slide completely out and be used as an independent ruler.

Marks

NOSE HEAVY TAIL HEAVY Printed
All- up weight must not/ exceed 42,000 pounds Printed

Media/Materials

Organic/Vegetal/Wood
Processed Material/Paper
Processed Material/Synthetic/Plastic

Credit Line

Slide Rule, 1978.378.3. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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Classification

Processor, Analog Data Rule, Slide Tools & Equipment for Communication Data Processing T&E Data Processing Devices

Collection type

Air and Space Transport

Subject auto tags

Wood Font Music Sheet music Measuring instrument Rectangle Parallel Event Musical instrument accessory Temperature

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