Object Details
maker
Amsler, Jacob
Description
This undated large 8-page booklet is written in German and titled, "Gebrauchsanleitung für Amsler's Planimeter." It describes and depicts nine types of polar planimeter sold by the firm established by Jacob Amsler in Schaffhausen, Switzerland, in 1854. The instructions indicate that Type 1 and Type 2 were distinguished by their materials; Type 1 was made of brass and Type 2 (see MA.318485 and 1984.1071.01) was made of German silver. Similarly, Type 3 (1986.0316.05) was made of brass and Type 4 was made of German silver. The Museum also owns an example of Type 6 (MA.335203). Types 8 and 9 are wheel-and-disc polar planimeters. See 1999.0250.02 for an English translation of the pamphlet.
Location
Currently not on view
Credit Line
Gift of Ursula N. Forbes
date made
after 1912
ID Number
1986.0316.09
accession number
1986.0316
catalog number
1986.0316.09
Object Name
pamphlet
Physical Description
paper (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 21.5 cm x 25.8 cm; 8 15/32 in x 10 5/32 in
place made
Switzerland: Schaffhausen, Schaffhausen
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Data Source
National Museum of American History
Subject
Mathematics
Engineering
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmah_904613