Double Cone and Inclined Plane

Double Cone and Inclined Plane

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Description
The simple demonstration in which a double cone appears to roll upwards has been popular with science teachers since the early eighteenth century. The “C. H. STOELTING CO. / CHICAGO, ILL” on this example refers to a firm that began in business in 1886.
Location
Currently not on view
Object Name
cone and plane
maker
C. H. Stoelting Company
place made
United States: Illinois, Chicago
Measurements
overall; plane: 1 5/8 in x 6 1/2 in x 17 1/2 in; 4.1275 cm x 16.51 cm x 44.45 cm
overall; cone: 6 3/8 in x 2 1/4 in; 16.1925 cm x 5.715 cm
ID Number
PH.326949
catalog number
326949
accession number
264801
subject
Science & Scientific Instruments
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Data Source
National Museum of American History
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