analytical engine

analytical engine is a mechanical calculator or proposed entity.

Also recorded as Babbage engine.

Overview

The record gives 1833 as its date of establishment or first appearance. Catalogue entries for instruments state maker, signature, completeness and working condition. VALÉORINE records this subject so that lots referring to it can be described consistently.

In detail

proposed mechanical general-purpose computer, designed by Charles Babbage

Sources

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reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia
“Analytical engine”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata
Wikidata, structured authority record Q485257: analytical engine
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