Mathematical Instrument Makers in the Grocers' Company, 1688-1800; with notes on some earlier makers
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- Author(s) Brown, Joyce M
- Publication type Monograph
- Year published 1979
- Pages 103pp; illus
- Publisher Science Museum
- Place Published London
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- City London
- County Greater London
- Country England
- Postcode NW1 2DB
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Deals with makers of mathematical instruments affiliated to the Worshipful Co of Grocers, the extent of which had not been fully appreciated prior to publication of this book. Covers the significance of the Grocers' archives for this but largely comprises a 'List of master mathematical instrument makers in the Grocers' Company' in three parts - pre 1688, 1688-1800, 1800-15 [pp19-55] giving for each maker biographical details including dates, addresses, apprenticeship details, apprentice details, etc. Also a 'family tree'showing relationships between masters/apprentices. The activities of leading makers are covered in a subsequent chapter