Classification
Description
A 1969 metric conversion calculator manufactured by M.H. Mear & Co. Huddersfield. Converts feet and inches into millimetres by rotation of a dial with an engraved cursor. By placing the cursor onto the required measurement, the equivalent metric reading will be listed below. The divice is made of acrylic and is in its original PVC case.
Designers & Manufacturers
Designer (Person)
Manufacturer
Inscriptions
engraved: "Feet & Inches to Milliletres Metric Conversion Calculator" (front)
engraved: "Copyright 1969. Made in England by M.H. Mear & Co. Huddersfield" (reverse)
Object number
AIBDC : 008611
Date
1969
Country
Material
| plastic | |
| PMMA | |
| polymethyl methacrylate | |
| acrylic | |
| metal | attachment |
| PVC | case |
| polyvinyl chloride |
Dimensions
Depth
3mm
Diameter
146mm
Colour
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calculator
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dial
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type
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marker
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