Museum Collections
Luce Center
"Consul" The Educated Monkey
Object Number:
2009.53.11
Date:
1916-1918
Medium:
Painted tin
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 x 5 1/2 in. (15.2 x 14 cm)
Description:
Green multiplication calculator with movable monkey in a red suit that coordinates numbers and points to answers, text: ""CONSUL"/ THE/ EDUCATED/ MONKEY/ SET FEET TO POINTS AT TWO NUMBERS,/ FINGERS WILL LOCATE THEIR PRODUCT."
Credit Line:
Gift of Ivan C. and Marilynn Gelfman Karp
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.