Object ID:
2003.185.128
Title:
Takeda's Abacus
Description:
Wooden frame of tongue-and-groove construction has 17 rows of plastic counters; 4 counters below bar and 1 counter above; ach row of counters attached to horizontal metal rod that runs the width of abacus; counters flip up and down, instead of sliding; counters are white, with exception of middle column, which are green; name of device and manufacturer's information printed on gold paper label attached to the right side of the abacus. "Pat. No. 9452" --label.
Dimensions:
H-3.5 W-12 D-0.875 inches
Date:
n.d.
Made by:
Horie Co.
Place of Origin:
Tokyo
Collection:
KSB Collection
Provenance:
Item was removed from the KSB History Room.
Credit Line:
Gift of the Kentucky School for the Blind, 2003.185
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Takeda's Abacus
Takeda's Abacus