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George and Edward Scheutzs calculating machine
George and Edward Scheutzs calculating machine. Based on Babbages difference engine, it was developed between 1837 and 1843. Purchased for Dudley Observatory, Albany, New York. Copy made by Donkins for calculating Life Tables at Somerset House, London. Wood engraving, 1855
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Calculator Computer Machine Mathematics Maths
23"x19" (58x48cm) Premium Frame
FSC real wood frame with double mounted 16x12 print. Double mounted with white conservation mountboard. Frame moulding comprises stained composite natural wood veneers (Finger Jointed Pine) 39mm wide by 21mm thick. Archival quality Fujifilm CA photo paper mounted onto 1mm card. Overall outside dimensions are 23x19 inches (584x482mm). Rear features Framing tape to cover staples, 50mm Hanger plate, cork bumpers. Glazed with durable thick 2mm Acrylic to provide a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish. Acrylic Glass is far safer, more flexible and much lighter than typical mineral glass. Moreover, its higher translucency makes it a perfect carrier for photo prints. Acrylic allows a little more light to penetrate the surface than conventional glass and absorbs UV rays so that the image and the picture quality doesn't suffer under direct sunlight even after many years. Easily cleaned with a damp cloth. Please note that, to prevent the paper falling through the mount window and to prevent cropping of the original artwork, the visible print may be slightly smaller to allow the paper to be securely attached to the mount without any white edging showing and to match the aspect ratio of the original artwork.
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 39.6cm x 21.2cm (15.6" x 8.3")
Estimated Product Size is 58.4cm x 48.2cm (23" x 19")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print showcases the remarkable George and Edward Scheutzs calculating machine, a true marvel of its time. Developed between 1837 and 1843, this incredible invention was based on Charles Babbage's difference engine. Its intricate design and complex mechanisms revolutionized the world of mathematics and computation. Purchased for Dudley Observatory in Albany, New York, this particular copy was made by Donkins specifically for calculating Life Tables at Somerset House in London. The wood engraving from 1855 beautifully captures the essence of this groundbreaking machine. The image transports us back to an era where computers were not yet a household name but were already making their mark on society. It serves as a reminder of how far we have come in terms of technological advancements since then. Intriguingly detailed with gears, levers, and pulleys meticulously arranged to perform calculations with astonishing precision, this calculating machine symbolizes human ingenuity at its finest. It represents countless hours spent perfecting mathematical algorithms that would ultimately shape our understanding of numbers forever. As we gaze upon this historical artifact frozen in time through the lens of Archive from Universal Images Group (UIG), we are reminded of the profound impact that early computing machines had on shaping our modern world. This photograph is not just an image; it is a testament to humanity's relentless pursuit of knowledge and innovation in the realm of mathematics.
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