Dissected Polygon, Probably a Ross Surface Form
Dissected Polygon, Probably a Ross Surface Form
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- Description
- This unpainted wooden model consists of two doweled pieces that can be arranged as a quadrilateral. The model is incomplete. It resembles other Ross surface forms.
- Compare models 1985.0112.190 through 1985.0112.202, especially 1985.0112.193. For further information about Ross models, including references, see 1985.0112.190.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Object Name
- geometric model
- date made
- ca 1895
- maker
- Ross, W. W.
- place made
- United States: Ohio, Fremont
- Physical Description
- wood (overall material)
- Measurements
- overall: 1 cm x 15 cm x 7.6 cm; 13/32 in x 5 29/32 in x 3 in
- ID Number
- 1985.0112.194
- accession number
- 1985.0112
- catalog number
- 1985.0112.194
- Credit Line
- Gift of Wesleyan University
- subject
- Mathematics
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- Medicine and Science: Mathematics
- Science & Mathematics
- Arithmetic Teaching
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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