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Kidjel Ratio Cali-Pro Proportional Dividers

Maker:
Kidjel, Maurice  Search this
Physical Description:
cardboard (overall material)
metal (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 7 cm x 48 cm x 20 cm; 2 3/4 in x 18 29/32 in x 7 7/8 in
Object Name:
dividers
proportional dividers
Place made:
United States: Hawaii, Oahu, Honolulu
Date made:
ca 1962
Subject:
Mathematics  Search this
Drawing Instruments  Search this
Mathematical Cranks  Search this
Credit Line:
Transfer from U.S. Department of the Treasury, Internal Revenue Service, Publications Department
ID Number:
MA.333876
Accession number:
304213
Catalog number:
333876
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National Museum of American History
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E. O. Richter E1612 Wallet Case of Drawing Instruments Sold by Kolesch & Co.

Maker:
E. O. Richter & Co.  Search this
Physical Description:
german silver (overall material)
steel (overall material)
wood (overall material)
leather (overall material)
fabric (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 2 cm x 24.2 cm x 10.4 cm; 25/32 in x 9 17/32 in x 4 3/32 in
Object Name:
drawing instruments, set of
Place made:
Germany: Saxony, Chemnitz
Date made:
1892-ca 1930
Subject:
Mathematics  Search this
Drafting, Engineering  Search this
Credit Line:
Gift of Ann Robinson Henshaw
ID Number:
2007.0039.01
Accession number:
2007.0039
Catalog number:
2007.0039.01
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Medicine and Science: Mathematics
Engineering, Building, and Architecture
Science & Mathematics
Drawing Instruments
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
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edanmdm:nmah_1325666
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Pocket Case of Architect's Drawing Instruments Signed Rubergall

Maker:
Rubergall, Thomas  Search this
Physical Description:
tortoiseshell (overall material)
silver (overall material)
steel (overall material)
ivory (overall material)
wood (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 13.5 cm x 5.6 cm x 2.5 cm; 5 5/16 in x 2 7/32 in x 31/32 in
Object Name:
drawing instruments, set of
Place made:
United Kingdom: England, London
Date made:
1805-1854
Subject:
Mathematics  Search this
Drafting, Engineering  Search this
Architecture  Search this
ID Number:
MA.318222
Accession number:
233319
Catalog number:
318222
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Drawing Instruments
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a9-995b-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_1122131

Pocket Case of Drawing Instruments

Physical Description:
wood (overall material)
sharkskin (overall material)
brass (overall material)
ivory (overall material)
steel (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 14.7 cm x 7 cm x 3.3 cm; 5 25/32 in x 2 3/4 in x 1 5/16 in
Object Name:
drawing instruments, set of
Date made:
19th century
Subject:
Mathematics  Search this
Drafting, Engineering  Search this
Credit Line:
Gift of Doris Jones
ID Number:
MA.333944
Accession number:
305772
Catalog number:
333944
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Data Source:
National Museum of American History
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http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a9-9d88-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
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edanmdm:nmah_1122150
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E. O. Richter & Co. 2330 Set of Drawing Instruments Sold by Frederik Preisler

Maker:
E. O. Richter & Co.  Search this
Physical Description:
wood (overall material)
leather (overall material)
fabric (overall material)
german silver (overall material)
steel (overall material)
aluminum (overall material)
plastic (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 2.5 cm x 27 cm x 11.7 cm; 31/32 in x 10 5/8 in x 4 19/32 in
Object Name:
drawing instruments, set of
Place made:
Germany: Saxony, Chemnitz
Date made:
ca 1920
Subject:
Mathematics  Search this
Drafting, Engineering  Search this
Credit Line:
Transfer from Library of Congress, Exchange and Gift Division
ID Number:
1985.0909.01
Accession number:
1985.0909
Catalog number:
1985.0909.01
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Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a9-aa49-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
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edanmdm:nmah_1214582
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Dod Protractor and Parallel Rule

Maker:
Dod, Lebbeus  Search this
Physical Description:
leather (overall material)
wood (overall material)
brass (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 2.9 cm x 33.5 cm x 14 cm; 1 5/32 in x 13 3/16 in x 5 1/2 in
Object Name:
protractor
protractor and parallel rule
Other Terms:
protractor; Semi-Circular, with Parallel Rule
Place made:
United States: New Jersey, Newark
Date made:
late 1700s
Subject:
Mathematics  Search this
Protractor  Search this
Parallel Rule  Search this
Dividers  Search this
Drawing Instruments  Search this
Revolutionary War  Search this
Credit Line:
Gift of Ruth A. Ming
ID Number:
1978.2110.06
Accession number:
1978.2110
Catalog number:
336732
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Medicine and Science: Mathematics
Science & Mathematics
Protractors
Parallel Rules
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a7-60b0-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_904462
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Open Triangle

Physical Description:
wood (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 17.7 cm x 17.7 cm x .3 cm; 6 31/32 in x 6 31/32 in x 1/8 in
Object Name:
triangle
Date made:
ca 1900
Subject:
Mathematics  Search this
Drawing Instruments  Search this
Credit Line:
The John R. Gerwig, Jr., Collection
ID Number:
1977.1101.0088
Catalog number:
1977.1101.0088
Accession number:
1977.1101
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Squares and Triangles
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Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a5-1da2-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
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Open Triangle

Physical Description:
wood (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 30 cm x 17.7 cm x .3 cm; 11 13/16 in x 6 31/32 in x 1/8 in
Object Name:
triangle
Date made:
ca 1900
Subject:
Mathematics  Search this
Drawing Instruments  Search this
Credit Line:
The John R. Gerwig, Jr., Collection
ID Number:
1977.1101.0089
Catalog number:
1977.1101.0089
Accession number:
1977.1101
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Squares and Triangles
Science & Mathematics
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a5-1da3-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_689856

Set of Drawing Instruments Sold by Hirshberg Art Company

Maker:
Hirshberg Art Company  Search this
Physical Description:
wood (overall material)
german silver (overall material)
steel (overall material)
leather (overall material)
fabric (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 2.2 cm x 18.3 cm x 8 cm; 7/8 in x 7 7/32 in x 3 5/32 in
Object Name:
drawing instruments, set of
Date made:
ca 1918
Subject:
Mathematics  Search this
Drafting, Engineering  Search this
Credit Line:
Gift of William E. Gilbert
ID Number:
1995.0125.01
Accession number:
1995.0125
Catalog number:
1995.0125.01
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Science & Mathematics
Drawing Instruments
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a5-1d82-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_690059
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Multiflex Curve by Devonics

Maker:
Devonics Inc.  Search this
Physical Description:
plastic (curve material)
paper (card (backing) material)
Measurements:
overall: .3 cm x 30.5 cm x 7.7 cm; 1/8 in x 12 in x 3 1/32 in
Object Name:
Curve
Place made:
United States: California, San Diego
Date made:
ca 1970
Subject:
Mathematics  Search this
Drawing Instruments  Search this
Credit Line:
Gift of Lawrence J. Kamm
ID Number:
1995.0126.03
Accession number:
1995.0126
Catalog number:
1995.0126.03
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Medicine and Science: Mathematics
Curves
Science & Mathematics
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a5-0daa-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_690075
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Schoenner Set of Drawing Instruments Sold by E. L. Washburn & Co.

Distributor:
E. L. Washburn & Co.  Search this
Maker:
Schoenner, Georg  Search this
Physical Description:
german silver (overall material)
leather (overall material)
wood (overall material)
cloth (overall material)
steel (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 1.8 cm x 22 cm x 10.8 cm; 23/32 in x 8 21/32 in x 4 1/4 in
Object Name:
drawing instruments, set of
Place made:
Germany
Place distributed:
United States: Connecticut, New Haven
Date made:
ca 1915
Subject:
Mathematics  Search this
Drafting, Engineering  Search this
Credit Line:
Gift of Elaine R. S. Hodges
ID Number:
1996.0295.01
Catalog number:
1996.0295.01
Accession number:
1996.0295
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Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a5-0f0e-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_690731
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Keuffel & Esser 955C Beam Compass

Distributor:
Keuffel & Esser Co.  Search this
Maker:
Keuffel & Esser Co.  Search this
Physical Description:
german silver (overall material)
steel (overall material)
velvet (overall material)
leatherette (overall material)
paper (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 44.2 cm x 12.4 cm x 3 cm; 17 13/32 in x 4 7/8 in x 1 3/16 in
Object Name:
beam compass
Place made:
Germany
Place distributed:
United States: New Jersey, Hoboken
Date made:
ca 1936
Subject:
Mathematics  Search this
Drawing Instruments  Search this
Credit Line:
Gift of Homé Reitwiesner
ID Number:
1997.0250.01
Catalog number:
1997.0250.01
Accession number:
1997.0250
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Science & Mathematics
Dividers and Compasses
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a5-0e8d-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_692288
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Curve for Drawing an Ellipse, Keuffel & Esser Model 1825

Maker:
Keuffel & Esser Co.  Search this
Physical Description:
rubber (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: .1 cm x 15.3 cm x 11.5 cm; 1/32 in x 6 1/32 in x 4 17/32 in
Object Name:
Curve
Place made:
United States: New York, New York City
Date made:
ca 1906
Subject:
Mathematics  Search this
Drawing Instruments  Search this
Credit Line:
Gift of Wesleyan University
ID Number:
1985.0112.228
Catalog number:
1985.0112.228
Accession number:
1985.0112
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Curves
Science & Mathematics
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a5-23f7-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_694105

Curve for Drawing a Hyperbola, Keuffel & Esser 2182

Maker:
Keuffel & Esser Co.  Search this
Physical Description:
wood (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: .2 cm x 9.2 cm x 9.4 cm; 3/32 in x 3 5/8 in x 3 11/16 in
Object Name:
Curve
Place made:
United States: New York, New York City
Date made:
ca 1900
Subject:
Mathematics  Search this
Drawing Instruments  Search this
Credit Line:
Gift of Wesleyan University
ID Number:
1985.0112.229
Catalog number:
1985.0112.229
Accession number:
198540112
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Curves
Science & Mathematics
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a5-0ef4-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_694106

Dietzgen 1084S Wallet Case of Drawing Instruments

Distributor:
Eugene Dietzgen Company  Search this
Physical Description:
steel (overall material)
leather (overall material)
fabric (overall material)
german silver (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 2.6 cm x 22 cm x 9.5 cm; 1 1/32 in x 8 21/32 in x 3 3/4 in
Object Name:
drawing instruments, set of
Place made:
Germany
Place distributed:
United States: Illinois, Chicago
Date made:
1928-1937
Subject:
Mathematics  Search this
Drafting, Engineering  Search this
Credit Line:
Gift of Norma P. Wieler
ID Number:
1998.0032.01
Catalog number:
1998.0032.01
Accession number:
1998.0032
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Medicine and Science: Mathematics
Science & Mathematics
Drawing Instruments
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a5-5283-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_694124
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Knopf Bow Compass

Maker:
Knopf  Search this
Physical Description:
graphite (overall material)
metal (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 1 cm x 4 cm x 14 cm; 13/32 in x 1 9/16 in x 5 1/2 in
Object Name:
bow pencil
bow pencil
Place made:
Germany
Date made:
mid 20th century
Subject:
Mathematics  Search this
Drawing Instruments  Search this
Credit Line:
Gift of Norma P. Wieler
ID Number:
1998.0032.10
Catalog number:
1998.0032.10
Accession number:
1998.0032
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Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a5-1503-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_694133

Charvoz S-801 Bow Compass and Divider

Maker:
Charvoz  Search this
Physical Description:
graphite (overall material)
metal (overall material)
plastic (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 1 cm x 4 cm x 14 cm; 13/32 in x 1 9/16 in x 5 1/2 in
Object Name:
bow compass
drawing compass and divider
bow compass and divider
Place made:
Germany
Date made:
mid 20th century
Subject:
Mathematics  Search this
Drawing Instruments  Search this
Credit Line:
Gift of Norma P. Wieler
ID Number:
1998.0032.11
Catalog number:
1998.0032.11
Accession number:
1998.0032
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Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a5-1fea-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_694134
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Dietzgen 3394 PowERaser

Distributor:
Eugene Dietzgen Company  Search this
Maker:
Eugene Dietzgen Company  Search this
Physical Description:
metal (overall material)
plastic (overall material)
rubber (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 17.5 cm x 5.3 cm x 5.3 cm; 6 7/8 in x 2 3/32 in x 2 3/32 in
Object Name:
eraser
eraser, electric
Place made:
United States: Illinois, Chicago
Place distributed:
United States: Illinois, Chicago
Date made:
ca 1950
Subject:
Mathematics  Search this
Drafting, Engineering  Search this
Drawing Instruments  Search this
Credit Line:
Gift of Norma P. Wieler
ID Number:
1998.0032.15
Catalog number:
1998.0032.15
Accession number:
1998.0032
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Medicine and Science: Mathematics
Pens and Pencils
Science & Mathematics
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a5-14e8-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_694138
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Safe-T Products, Inc., Catalog

Maker:
Safe-T Products, Inc.  Search this
Physical Description:
paper (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: .1 cm x 21.5 cm x 28 cm; 1/32 in x 8 15/32 in x 11 1/32 in
Object Name:
leaflet
Date made:
1998
Subject:
Mathematics  Search this
Drawing Instruments  Search this
Education  Search this
Credit Line:
Collected at the American Mathematical Society annual meeting, 8 January 1998
ID Number:
1998.0033.04
Catalog number:
1998.0033.04
Accession number:
1998.0033
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Science & Mathematics
Dividers and Compasses
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a5-1cab-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_694144

Safe-T Open Triangles, Group of 2

Maker:
Safe-T Products, Inc.  Search this
Physical Description:
plastic (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 9 cm x 9 cm x .1 cm; 3 17/32 in x 3 17/32 in x 1/32 in
Object Name:
triangles, group of
triangles
triangles, group of two
Place made:
United States: Illinois, La Grange
Date made:
before 1998
Subject:
Mathematics  Search this
Education  Search this
Drawing Instruments  Search this
ID Number:
1998.0033.01
Catalog number:
1998.0033.01
Accession number:
1998.0033
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Squares and Triangles
Science & Mathematics
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a5-0b2a-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_694145
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