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title: Pascal's Calculator
author: Science Museum, London
source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/18375/pascals-calculator/
format: machine-readable-alternate
license: Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/)
updated: 2024-01-18
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# Pascal's Calculator
_Authored by Science Museum, London_
## Image File
[](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/18375.png)
## Image Caption
A replica of the calculating machine made in 1642 by the French mathematician, scientist, and philosopher [Blaise Pascal](https://www.worldhistory.org/Blaise_Pascal/) (1623-1662). Made of brass and 28 cm in length. ([Science](https://www.worldhistory.org/science/) Museum, London)
## Cite This Work
### APA
London, S. M. (2024, January 18). Pascal's Calculator. *World History Encyclopedia*.
### Chicago
London, Science Museum,. "Pascal's Calculator." *World History Encyclopedia*, January 18, 2024. .
### MLA
London, Science Museum,. "Pascal's Calculator." *World History Encyclopedia*, 18 Jan 2024, .
## License & Copyright
[Original image](https://collection.sciencemuseumgroup.org.uk/objects/co60769/replica-of-pascals-calculator-replica-calculating-machine) by **Science Museum, London**. Submitted by [Mark Cartwright](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/markzcartwright/ "User Page: Mark Cartwright"), published on 18 January 2024. The copyright holder has published this content under the following license: [Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/deed.en). This license lets others remix, tweak, and build upon this content non-commercially, as long as they credit the author and license their new creations under the identical terms. When republishing on the web a hyperlink back to the original content source URL must be included. Please note that content linked from this page may have different licensing terms.