Keuffel & Esser Directions for Polar Planimeters

Description:

This 16-page booklet has a salmon paper cover and was received with MA.317925.02. Its citation information is: Directions for the Use, Care and Adjustment of Polar Planimeters (New York: Keuffel & Esser Co., n.d.). Model 4211 is discussed on pages 4–5.

Compare the booklet to the version scanned by Clark McCoy, http://www.mccoys-kecatalogs.com/KEManuals/Planimeter_Polar/Planimeter_Polar.htm. According to the model numbers included, that booklet was printed between 1925 and 1927, while this booklet was printed between 1930 and 1936.

Date Made: 1930-1936

Publisher: Keuffel & Esser Co.

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: United States: New York, New York City

Subject: Mathematics

Subject:

See more items in: Medicine and Science: Mathematics, Planimeters, Science & Mathematics

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Credit Line: Gift of Pauline Kennedy Schmletzer

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: MA.317925.03Accession Number: 317925Catalog Number: 317925.03

Object Name: pamphlet

Physical Description: paper (overall material)Measurements: overall: 22.2 cm x 14.7 cm x .1 cm; 8 3/4 in x 5 25/32 in x 1/32 in

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a7-3d8e-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_904746

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