Geometric Model, L. Brill No. 4. Ser. 10,1. 3, Ellipsoid Divided along a Circular Crossection
Geometric Model, L. Brill No. 4. Ser. 10,1. 3, Ellipsoid Divided along a Circular Crossection
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- Description
- This white plaster ellipsoid is divided in two along a circle that makes an angle of about 45 degrees with the major axis of the ellipse. Two metal rods protruding from the right portion fit into metal-lined holes in the left portion.
- A tag on the model reads: Ellipsoid mit Kreisschitt. (/) Ver. v. L. Brill 10. S. 1. Nachtr. Nr.3. Another tag reads: D41,11. A stand with number MA.304722.23 also is marked D41,11.
- This series of models was designed at the technical high school in Munich under the direction of Alexander Brill, and originally published in 1885.
- Reference:
- L. Brill, Catalog, 1892, p. 21, 57, 91
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Object Name
- Geometric Model
- date made
- 1885-1900
- maker
- Brill, L.
- place made
- Germany: Hesse, Darmstadt
- Physical Description
- plaster (overall material)
- paper (overall material)
- Measurements
- overall: 6.7 cm x 14 cm x 10 cm; 2 5/8 in x 5 1/2 in x 3 15/16 in
- ID Number
- 1990.0571.02
- catalog number
- 1990.0571.02
- accession number
- 1990.0571
- subject
- Mathematics
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- Medicine and Science: Mathematics
- Science & Mathematics
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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