Object Details
- Description
- Models of geometrical shapes and solids were used not only in the mathematics classroom but by psychologists. This set, made by Milton Bradley Company, was used by the Psychology department at Skidmore College in Saratoga Springs, New York.
- The set includes twenty-one wooden geometric shapes in a wooden case, with lid. A paper legend is secured to the inside of the lid which identifies the pieces. The legend indicates that there are 44 pieces in a complete set. Missing from the set are the shapes for numbers: 2, 3, 7, 9, 13, 15 and 23-44. Duplicates of numbers 1, 5, 16, and 21 are in the set. A wooden stylus is stored with it.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
- used at
- Skidmore College
- maker
- Milton Bradley Co.
- Credit Line
- Pyschology Department of Skidmore College
- Physical Description
- wood (overall material)
- Measurements
- overall: 10 cm x 23.5 cm x 15.8 cm; 3 15/16 in x 9 1/4 in x 6 1/4 in
- Object Name
- Models, Geometric
