Slide rule

Description

Folding Engineers' slide rule of boxwood, designed by Joshua Routledge (1773 - 1829) made by J. Gleave & Son, Manchester, 19th century

Museum reference

T.2001.95

Collection

History of Science

Object name

Slide rule

Production information

J. Gleave & Son, Manufacturer
Oldham, England, Northern Europe

Date

19th century

Materials

Wood, Steel

Physical description

Wood; steel

Associations

Designer: J. Routledge, Engineer
User: Harrison, Robert