Accession Number: 2004.76
Description: Abacus has a wooden frame, red felt lining, and 2 metal rods with 9 white plastic beads on each rod. Designed by Tom Poppe of the APH Educational and Technical Research Department. Project leader, Eleanor Pester. The American Printing House for the Blind started selling the Beginner's Abacus in 1998.
Height: 2.5
Width: 5.5
Length: 1
Date Made: Oct-96
Maker: Poppe, Tom, designer
Place of Origin: Louisville, KY
Collection: APH Collection
History/Provenance: APH Collection
Credit Line: APH Collection, 2004.76
Subjects: Abacus Instructional aids, tools, and supplies Mathematical instruments Mathematics Prototypes
Made: American Printing House for the Blind
Material: Plastic, wood, felt, metal
Updated: 04/23/2014
