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Faber Castell 375 linear 11" mannheim
Major collection: Science & Technology
Object type: slide rule
Maker: Faber Castell
Materials: wood; metal; leather
Measurements: 3/8 in x 1 1/2 in x 11 in
Nomenclature: data processing tools and equipment - slide rules
Classification: tools and equipment
1985.011.007
Object type: slide rule
Maker: Faber Castell
Materials: wood; metal; leather
Measurements: 3/8 in x 1 1/2 in x 11 in
Nomenclature: data processing tools and equipment - slide rules
Classification: tools and equipment
A.W. Faber Castell model 375 wood and metal slide rule with leather case. These slide rules were used in the 1940's to do the calculation and translation of data into usable information by young women hired by MIT.
1985.011.007