Accession Number: 2003.185.128
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.
Height: 3.5
Width: 12
Depth: 0.875
Date Made: n.d.
Place of Origin: Tokyo
Collection: KSB Collection
History/Provenance: KSB Collection
Credit Line: Gift of the Kentucky School for the Blind, 2003.185
Subjects: Abacus. Mathematical instruments.
Dimension Notes: overall
Made: Horie Co.
Material: Wood, plastic, metal
Updated: 04/23/2014
