Irregular Curve or French Curve

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Description:

This flat wooden drawing instrument has curves on the outside and two inner openings. There are numerous scratch marks and stains.

Location: Currently not on view

Subject: MathematicsDrawing Instruments

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See more items in: Medicine and Science: Mathematics, Curves, Science & Mathematics

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Credit Line: Gift of Eunice L. Hoffman

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: MA.328400Accession Number: 272517Catalog Number: 328400

Object Name: Curve

Physical Description: wood (overall material)Measurements: overall: .2 cm x 22 cm x 7 cm; 3/32 in x 8 21/32 in x 2 3/4 in

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a7-50f6-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_904423

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