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Framed Print of Arithmometer, 1897 C016 / 2038
Arithmometer. Invented in 1820 and manufactured from the 1850s to 1915, these were the first widely used mechanical calculators. This is a Payen Type P3 arithmometer, serial number 3149, manufactured in 1897 by the company of instrument maker Louis Payen of Paris, France. It has a calculation capacity of 8x9x16, referring to the eight columns of 10 at lower right, the nine digits above that, and the 16 digits across top. The switch at centre left alternates between addition and multiplication, and subtraction and division. Photographed at the National Physical Laboratory, Teddington, UK. Science Photo Library features Science and Medical images including photos and illustrations. © NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY CROWN COPYRIGHT/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY
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Framed Print of 'Arithmometer, 1897 C016 / 2038' by the National Physical Laboratory. This vintage image shows an Arithmometer, an intriguing mechanical calculator that revolutionized mathematics in the 19th century. Invented in 1820, these devices were produced from the 1850s to 1915 and were the first widely used calculating machines. Add an air of intellectual sophistication to any space with this visually stimulating and historically significant framed print. Note: Size not specified.
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Modern Frame 14"x12" (36x31cm)
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Wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 fade resistant photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: measurements provided are estimated outer dimensions, which include both the image and the frame. While we aim to keep sizing consistent, exact dimensions may vary slightly due to differences in print size or production requirements, which may result in a variation in the overall size (up to approximately 2.5cm (1"))
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 23.5cm x 19.3cm (9.3" x 7.6")
Estimated Product Size is 36cm x 31cm (14.2" x 12.2")
