Globetrotter slide rule, 1960s

Made:
1960s in England and Weymouth
Globetrotter Series ready reckoner calculating rule for mileage

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Globetrotter Series ready reckoner calculating rule for mileage
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Globetrotter Series ready reckoner calculating rule for mileage between British towns and gallons of petrol against price, by Blundell Rules Limited, Weymouth, 1960s.

This is one of many ready reckoners produced in the mid 20th century for specific calculations.

Details

Category:
Mathematics
Object Number:
1998-474
Materials:
plastic and incomplete
Measurements:
overall: 3 x 200 x 55 mm
type:
ready reckoners (weights & measures)
credit:
Mr J.C. Michie