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Circular Slide Rule by Fowler and Company DUNIH 2018.3

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Circular Slide Rule by Fowler and Company

Slide Rule, Circular in the shape of a pocket watch, made by Fowler Calculations Company, Ltd., Manchester. Metal body with 'two adjustment screws on edge and ring handle at top, glass front and back with printed circular scale. Front inscribed with "Fowler's Textile Calculator/ Short Scale Type/ Patent/ Fowler and Co. Manchester". Reverse side has scales for "Weft/ Looms/ Reeds". Presented in cardboard box along with instruction booklet. Belonged to donor's grandfather Mr Bruce Davidson who was director with Dawson Brothers from 1946 to 1972 who used this tool in his jute buying duties.

Number: DUNIH 2018.3
Name: Circular Slide Rule by Fowler and Company
Date: 1946-1972
Location: In Store