Object Details
Description
The disentanglement puzzle consists of two bent metal pieces with circular heads. These are fitted together but come apart. A.C. Gilbert sold this as the wishbone puzzle. That name is used here, although there is no mark definitely associating the puzzle with A.C. Gilbert.
References:
A.C. Gilbert Company, Book of Instructions for Use with Gilbert Puzzle Parties. . . ., New Haven: A.C. Gilbert Company, 1920, p. 8. A copy of this booklet is online at gamearchives.org, accessed July 26, 2017.
Jerry Slocum and Jack Botermans, Puzzles Old & New: How to Make and Solve Them, Seattle: University of Washington Press, 1986, esp. pp. 96-97.
Location
Currently not on view
Credit Line
Gift of Edith R. Meggers
ID Number
MA.335931
accession number
314637
catalog number
335931
Object Name
Puzzle
puzzle
Physical Description
metal (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 1 cm x 11 cm x 2.5 cm; 13/32 in x 4 11/32 in x 31/32 in
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Data Source
National Museum of American History
Subject
Mathematics
Mathematical Recreations
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmah_694592