Dissected Polygon, Probably a Ross Surface Form

Geometric Model - Ross Surface Form (Incomplete)

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Geometric Model - Ross Surface Form (Incomplete)
Geometric Model - Ross Surface Form (Incomplete)
Geometric Models - Ross Surface Forms - Bisected Rhomboid (#9) Second from Left in Top Row

Object Details

maker

Ross, W. W.

Description

This unpainted wooden model consists of two doweled pieces that can be arranged as a quadrilateral. The model is incomplete. It resembles other Ross surface forms.

Compare models 1985.0112.190 through 1985.0112.202, especially 1985.0112.193. 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

1985.0112.194

accession number

1985.0112

catalog number

1985.0112.194

Object Name

geometric model

Physical Description

wood (overall material)

Measurements

overall: 1 cm x 15 cm x 7.6 cm; 13/32 in x 5 29/32 in x 3 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/ng49ca746a5-2255-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record ID

nmah_694071