Napier's bones

Description

Napier's Bones, Les Reglettes Financieres, simplifier of finances and commerce, ten wooden rods numbered '0' to '9', in cardboard box with one fixed wooden index rod, made by Eugene Belin et Fils of Paris, c. 1885

Museum reference

T.2004.143.2

Collection

History of Science

Object name

Napier's bones

Production information

Eugene Belin et Fils, Manufacturer
Paris, France, Western Europe

Date

c. 1885

Materials

Wood, Paper, Cardboard

Associations

Inventor: Napier, John, 1550 - 1617

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