Reference Materials relating to the Gibson Graph Comparator

Reference Materials relating to the Gibson Graph Comparator

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Description
This is a collection of reference materials relating to the Gibson Comparator and camera. Notes include drawings, sketches, and a list of materials used to build the instruments. There also is information about setting up the instruments and data reduction. The materials are in a black three-ring notebook.
See other materials in accession 1987.0694.
Location
Currently not on view
Object Name
Sheets, Set Of
date made
ca 1950
maker
Gibson, Gordon D.
Physical Description
paper (overall material)
plastic (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 5 cm x 25.2 cm x 29.5 cm; 1 31/32 in x 9 29/32 in x 11 5/8 in
ID Number
1987.0694.08
accession number
1987.0694
catalog number
1987.0694.08
Credit Line
Gift of Gordon D. Gibson
subject
Mathematics
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Medicine and Science: Mathematics
Data Source
National Museum of American History
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