Sheet Relating to Société Genevoise Dividing Engine

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Description:

This sheet, received from Mt. Holyoke College, describes several aspects of dividing engine 1987.0692.01. These include the maker (the "Generva Society"). the price ($250), the funders (the class of 1883), and various attachments.

Location: Currently not on view

Subject: Mathematics

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Credit Line: Gift of Mt. Holyoke College, Department of Physics

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: 1987.0692.01.02Accession Number: 1987.0692Catalog Number: 1987.0692.01.02

Object Name: Sheet

Physical Description: paper (overall material)Measurements: overall: 12.7 cm x 7.6 cm; 5 in x 3 in

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a7-3fb9-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_904564

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