Dissected Frustum of a Triangular Prism, Ross Solid

Geometric Model - Triangular Frustum - Ross Solid

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Geometric Model - Triangular Frustum - Ross Solid
Geometric Model - Triangular Frustum in Pieces - Ross Solid
Geometric Models - Ross Surface Forms and Solids
Geometric Model - Triangular Frustum in Pieces - Ross Solid
Geometric Model - Triangular Frustum in Pieces - Ross Solid
Geometric Models - Ross Surface Forms and Solids

Object Details

maker

Ross, W. W.

Description

This is one of a series of models illustrating the volume of solids designed by William Wallace Ross, a school superintendent and mathematics teacher in Fremont, Ohio. The unpainted wooden model of the frustum of a triangular pyramid has three trapezoidal sides and a triangular top and base. It is dissected into three pieces. A paper label attached to one side reads: Triangular Frustum.

For Ross solids, see 1985.0112.205 through 2012.0112.217. For further information about Ross models, including references, see 1985.0112.190.

Location

Currently not on view

Credit Line

Gift of Wesleyan University

date made

ca 1895

ID Number

1985.0112.215

catalog number

1985.0112.215

accession number

1985.0112

Object Name

geometric model

Physical Description

wood (overall material)

Measurements

overall: 15 cm x 6.5 cm x 6.5 cm; 5 29/32 in x 2 9/16 in x 2 9/16 in

place made

United States: Ohio, Fremont

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Medicine and Science: Mathematics

Science & Mathematics

Arithmetic Teaching

Data Source

National Museum of American History

Subject

Mathematics

Metadata Usage

CC0

Link to Original Record

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a5-0db8-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record ID

nmah_694092