Dissected Polygon, Probably a Ross Surface Form

National Museum of American History

Object Details

Ross, W. W.
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
Credit Line
Gift of Wesleyan University
ca 1895
ID Number
1985.0112.194
accession number
1985.0112
catalog number
1985.0112.194
Object Name
geometric model
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
place made
United States: Ohio, Fremont
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Subject
Mathematics
Record ID
nmah_694071
Metadata Usage (text)
CC0
GUID (Link to Original Record)
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a5-2255-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
Geometric Model - Ross Surface Form (Incomplete)
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