| RefNo | CLP/6/34 |
| Level | File |
| Title | Paper 'Linea carolina mensura' by Georg Stiernhielm |
| Date | [1664] |
| Description | This was sent to the Royal Society by Georg Stiernhelm (1598-1672), a nobleman and member of the King of Sweden's Council of War, who was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society. Using this table, Stiernhelm explained his idea of a common unit for a universal measurement of liquids and dried goods. Includes one engraved page with different measures dated 1664.
Subject: Physics |
| Language | Latin |
| Extent | 4p |
| Format | Printed |
| Manuscript |
| PhysicalDescription | Ink on paper |
| Digital images | View item on Science in the Making |
| AccessStatus | Open |
| RelatedRecord | CLP/6/34/1 |
| CLP/6/34/2 |
Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | PersonName | Dates |
| NA4336 | Stiernhielm; Georg (1598 - 1672); poet and scholar | 1598 - 1672 |