TEACHING AID, MATHEMATICAL TABLES, IN WOODEN BOX

Description

Teaching Aid for mathematical tables in a wooden box with brass handles. Used in the School of Toolmaking, it was constructed by a Sydney Technical College teacher so that students could use the mathematical tables of Sir Henry Barraclough, University of Sydney. Barraclough was head teacher at Sydney Technical College in the late 19th century.

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Probable Date

c1930s

Statement of Significance

Invention by STC teacher, useful for all students of a trade.

Item type

Object

Object Number

TA226

Object Home Location

Level 2 Workroom, Ultimo College Library

College

Ultimo

Object Current Location

TAFE Heritage Exhibition Area, Ground Floor, Ultimo College Library

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