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National Anthropological Archives
Guide to MS 7177 Book of tangrams or puzzle designs
Summary
- Collection ID:
- NAA.MS7177
- Creators:
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McLane, Abby Knight
- Dates:
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undated
- Languages:
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No linguistic content; Not applicable.
- Physical Description:
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1 Volume96 pageswoodblock prints on mulberry paper4.25 x 6.5 inches
- Repository:
- Container:
- 7177 / 71781
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 As an historical document, its contents may be at odds with contemporary views and terminology and considered offensive today.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
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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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