Object Details
maker
L. Brill
Description
This tan paper model shows half a cone. It is stored flat; the dimensions are for it when open. The model consists of fourteen circles and portions of circles intersecting fourteen other circles and portions of circles. It is stored in a gray envelope with model 1985.112.18. The envelope, in turn, is stored in a brown paper box with other models in the series.
An unnumbered stand that is part of 1985.0112.005 may be for this model.
Reference:
L. Brill, Catalog, 1892, p. 1, 58.
Location
Currently not on view
Credit Line
Gift of Wesleyan University
date made
1892
ID Number
1985.0112.004
catalog number
1985.0112.004
accession number
1985.0112
Object Name
geometric model
Physical Description
paper (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 11 cm x 11.5 cm x 9 cm; 4 5/16 in x 4 1/2 in x 3 9/16 in
place made
Germany: Hesse, Darmstadt
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Data Source
National Museum of American History
Subject
Mathematics
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmah_693880