Notebook, Shop Mathematics
Notebook, Shop Mathematics
- Description
- This black notebook, distributed as War Department Technical Manual TM 9-2820, contains text and illustrations relating to practical aspects of mathematics. Topics discussed include arithmetic, algebra, plane and solid figures, trigonometry, and mechanics. Other chapters consider mathematics for such specific practitioners as machinists, sheet metal workers, electricians, and carpenters. Appendices give miscellaneous formulae and tables.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Object Name
- Pamphlet
- notebook
- date made
- From 1945-05-03
- 1945-05-03
- Maker
- Burroughs Adding Machine Company
- maker
- U.S. War Department
- place made
- United States: District of Columbia, Washington
- Physical Description
- plastic (overall material)
- paper (overall material)
- Measurements
- overall: 3.5 cm x 18.2 cm x 25.5 cm; 1 3/8 in x 7 5/32 in x 10 1/32 in
- ID Number
- 1989.3123.01
- nonaccession number
- 1989.3123
- catalog number
- 1989.3123.01
- Credit Line
- Gift of Elton L. Howe
- subject
- Mathematics
- Education
- See more items in
- Medicine and Science: Mathematics
- Science & Mathematics
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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