George Bidder, The Extraordinary Mental Calculator
Print
24 June 1818 (printed)
24 June 1818 (printed)
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Engraving showing George Bidder (1806-1878) as a young boy and sub-titled 'The Extraordinary Mental Calculator, aged 12 years', published 24 June 1818.
George Parker Bidder (13 June 1806 – 20 September 1878) displayed a natural skill at calculation from an early age. His proficiency was such that his father, William Bidder, a stonemason, exhibited him as a "calculating boy", first in local fairs up to the age of six, and later around the country. After funds were raised to provide him with a formal education Bidder went on to become a prominent and successful engineer. He is now best remembered as a leading engineer and architect.
George Parker Bidder (13 June 1806 – 20 September 1878) displayed a natural skill at calculation from an early age. His proficiency was such that his father, William Bidder, a stonemason, exhibited him as a "calculating boy", first in local fairs up to the age of six, and later around the country. After funds were raised to provide him with a formal education Bidder went on to become a prominent and successful engineer. He is now best remembered as a leading engineer and architect.
Object details
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| Title | George Bidder, The Extraordinary Mental Calculator (assigned by artist) |
| Materials and techniques | Engraving, printing ink on paper |
| Brief description | Engraving showing George Bidder (1806-1878) as a young boy and sub-titled 'The Extraordinary Mental Calculator, aged 12 years', published 24 June 1818 |
| Physical description | Full length engraving showing George Bidder (1806-1878), dressed in a formal, high collared suit and carrying a top hat in his left hand. It is sub-titled 'The Extraordinary Mental Calculator, aged 12 years'. The image is signed S. Springsguth. |
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| Summary | Engraving showing George Bidder (1806-1878) as a young boy and sub-titled 'The Extraordinary Mental Calculator, aged 12 years', published 24 June 1818. George Parker Bidder (13 June 1806 – 20 September 1878) displayed a natural skill at calculation from an early age. His proficiency was such that his father, William Bidder, a stonemason, exhibited him as a "calculating boy", first in local fairs up to the age of six, and later around the country. After funds were raised to provide him with a formal education Bidder went on to become a prominent and successful engineer. He is now best remembered as a leading engineer and architect. |
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| Accession number | S.137-2014 |
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| Record created | February 6, 2014 |
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