Geometric Model, L. Brill No. 6. Carton Ser. No. 2, Ellipsoid

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Geometric Model, L. Brill No. 6. Carton Ser. No. 2, Ellipsoid Made from Cardstock, on Stand
Geometric Model, L. Brill No. 6. Carton Ser. No. 2, Ellipsoid Made from Cardstock, on Stand
Geometric Model, L. Brill No. 6 and L. Brill No. 10, Ellipsoid and Hyperboloid of One Sheet Made from Cardstock, on Stands with Envelope
Geometric Models, L. Brill No. 6 and L. Brill No. 10, Ellipsoid and Hyperboloid of One Sheet Made from Cardstock, Flat with Stands and Envelope
Geometric Models of L. Brill - A Hyperbolic Paraboloid in String, an Ellipsoid in Paper, A Catenoid in Plaster, and a Strip in Metal
Geometric Models of L. Brill - A Hyperbolic Paraboloid in String, an Ellipsoid in Paper, A Catenoid in Plaster, and a Strip in Metal
Geometric Models from L. Brill's Carton Series Flat in Envelopes with Box
Description:

This yellow paper model of an ellipsoid is stored flat. It consists of fourteen circular discs intersecting fourteen other circular discs. It is stored in a gray paper envelope with 1985.0112.07. The entire Carton series is in a brown paper box. Unfolded, it is a model of an ellipsoid.

A mark stamped on the model reads: Verlag von L. Brill in Darmstadt.

The stand for the model is part of 1985.0112.005.

Compare MA.304722.15.

Reference:

L. Brill, Catalog, 1892, p. 1, 57.

Date Made: 1892

Maker: L. Brill

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: Germany: Hesse, Darmstadt

Subject: Mathematics

Subject:

See more items in: Medicine and Science: Mathematics, Science & Mathematics

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Credit Line: Gift of Wesleyan University

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: 1985.0112.003Catalog Number: 1985.0112.003Accession Number: 1985.0112

Object Name: geometric model

Physical Description: paper (overall material)Measurements: overall: 8 cm x 10.5 cm x 8 cm; 3 5/32 in x 4 1/8 in x 3 5/32 in

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a5-1170-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_693879

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