National Anthropological Archives

Guide to MS 7177 Book of tangrams or puzzle designs

Summary

Collection ID:
NAA.MS7177
Creators:
McLane, Abby Knight
Dates:
undated
Languages:
No linguistic content; Not applicable
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Physical Description:
1 Volume
96 pages
woodblock prints on mulberry paper
4.25 x 6.5 inches
Repository:
Container:
7177 / 7178
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Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents
The collection consists of a book of tangram or qiqiaoban designs. A tangram is a dissection puzzle consisting of seven pieces shaped so that they form a square when their sides are properly joined together. They can also be joined together to form various shapes of geometric designs, animals, and other figures. This booklet shows possibilities for a certain set.
Please note that the contents of the collection and the language and terminology used reflect the context and culture of the time of its creation. As an historical document, its contents may be at odds with contemporary views and terminology and considered offensive today. The information within this collection does not reflect the views of the Smithsonian Institution or National Anthropological Archives, but is available in its original form to facilitate research.

Administration

Custodial History
The item was donated to the Smithsonian in 1919 by Abby Knight McLane. It was transferred from the object collections of the Department of Anthropology to the National Anthropological Archives by Chang-su Houchins in June 1985.

Digital Content


Using the Collection

Conditions Governing Use
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Conditions Governing Access
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Citation
MS 7177 Book of tangrams or puzzle designs, National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution

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Local Numbers

Local Numbers
NAA MS 7177


Keywords

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