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Two Components from the Bush Differential Analyzer

Object Details

Description
These two steel cylinders would fit on a shaft.
Parts of the Bush differential analyzer surviving at the Smithsonian have museum numbers MA.314824 and 1983.3002.01 through 1983.3002.89.
Location
Currently not on view
Data Source
National Museum of American History
maker
Bush, Vannevar
date made
ca 1930
Credit Line
Gift of Wayne State University, College of Liberal Arts, Computation Laboratory
Physical Description
steel (overall material)
Measurements
each: 1.6 cm x 6 cm x 1.6 cm; 5/8 in x 2 3/8 in x 5/8 in
Object Name
Differential Analyzer Components
Bush Differential Analyzer Components
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