Group of Three Dice Once Owned by Olive C. Hazlett

Description:

The mathematical puzzles that belonged to the mathematician Olive C. Hazlett included these three tiny white plastic cubical dice with black spots. The faces are standard, ranging from one to six spots. The dice fit in a cylindrical metal case.

For related objects, see transactions 1998.0314 and 2015.3004.

Location: Currently not on view

Subject: Mathematical RecreationsMathematics

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

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Credit Line: Gift of Hermitage of St. Joseph

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: 2015.0027.10Accession Number: 2015.0027Catalog Number: 2015.0027.10

Object Name: dice, group of

Physical Description: plastic (dice material)metal (case material)Measurements: overall: 3 cm x 2 cm x 2 cm; 1 3/16 in x 25/32 in x 25/32 in

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746b1-b06f-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_1692421

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