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Slide Rule
Name/Title
Slide Rule
Entry/Object ID
2004.35.7
Description
Plastic and paperboard slide rule. The slide rule is rectangular with a plastic sleeve containing a paperboard that has a white background, black lettering, and turquoise lined elements. Below the opening, a turquoise oval with a solid line black border and the words “PICKER / X-RAY.” The paperboard also has turquoise lined chart with a two rows, a section with a rectangular turquoise border labeled “EXPLANATORY NOTES” and rows of acronyms and corresponding meanings, and a final section reading “DARKROOM POINTERS” and many lines of black printed text. The bottom of the paper is the word “Picker” in large, turquoise cursive print and “pocket / slide-guide for radiography” in smaller, bolded black print.
Use
Peterson Jr., Dr. Oscar S. (1912-1988)
Acquisition
Accession
2004.35
Dimensions
Height
7 in
Width
3-1/4 in
Materials
Material
Plastic, Paperboard
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Peterson, Oscar S., Jr. (1912-1988)
Person or Organization
