Reproduction
Description
Quincunx
Quincunx (part 1 of 2) & lead shot for quincunx (part 2 of 2). Lead shot in circular box, on which written "8 ounces. 2 whether for home or abroad." Other observations: Written notes on face of instrument by FG - "Instrument to illustrate the Law of Error on Dispersion by Francis Galton FRS". With two photocopied pages from a German book, contains information on the use and principles of the quincunx. With photos (1977) of quincunx and of the Statistics Department's seed machine. With photocopy of quincunx entry in the catalogue of special loans to the Science Museum.
Asbestos Inspection - Non-Asbestos. Eugenics Department.
Creator
Tisley and Spiller
Production Date
1873
Production Place
London
Production Notes
Made to Galton's design
Dimensions
length: 360 mm
width: 290 mm
height: 52 mm
Collection
Galton Collection
Accession Number
LDUGC-063
Alternative Number
464000063
Administration Name
UCL Galton Collection
