Geometric Model, L. Brill No. 5. Carton Ser. No. 1, Ellipsoid

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Object Details

L. Brill
Description
This blue paper model is stored flat. It consists of eleven circular discs intersecting eleven other circular discs. It is stored with model 1985.112.014 in a gray envelope, which in turn is in a brown cardboard box. Unfolded, it is a model of an ellipsoid.
The stand for the model is part of 1985.0112.005.
Compare MA.304722.15.
Reference:
L. Brill, Catalog, 1892, p. 1, 59.
Location
Currently not on view
Credit Line
Gift of Wesleyan University
1892
ID Number
1985.0112.002
catalog number
1985.0112.002
accession number
1985.0112
Object Name
geometric model
Physical Description
paper (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 8.8 cm x 8.8 cm x 8.8 cm; 3 7/16 in x 3 7/16 in x 3 7/16 in
place made
Germany: Hesse, Darmstadt
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Subject
Mathematics
Record ID
nmah_693878
Metadata Usage (text)
CC0
GUID (Link to Original Record)
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a5-1033-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
Geometric Model, L. Brill No. 5. Carton Ser. No. 1, Ellipsoid Made from Cardstock on Stand
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