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28 pages : illustrations ; 19 x 31 cm
Liverpool, England : Meccano Limited, [1941]
Meccano : instructions for no. 4 outfit.
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28 pages : illustrations ; 19 x 31 cm
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Liverpool, England : Meccano Limited, [1941]
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1 set of building blocks : painted wood ; each 3 x 3 x 3 cm in box 4 x 22 x 9 cm + 6 models cards and 1 instruction sheet
[approximately 1989] (Juziers, France : Asco)
Cubes, Centre Georges Pompidou.
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1 set of building blocks : painted wood ; each 3 x 3 x 3 cm in box 4 x 22 x 9 cm + 6 models cards and 1 instruction sheet
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[approximately 1989] (Juziers, France : Asco)
archives
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still image
Domusto Werke [approximately 1910]
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Domusto Werke [approximately 1910]
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54 cards : paper, color ; 9 x 6 cm in box 6 x 12 x 10 cm + 1 instruction sheet (illustrations ; 28 x 10 cm)
[1952] (Chicago, Ill. : Tigrett Enterprises)
House of cards / designed by Charles Eames.
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54 cards : paper, color ; 9 x 6 cm in box 6 x 12 x 10 cm + 1 instruction sheet (illustrations ; 28 x 10 cm)
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[1952] (Chicago, Ill. : Tigrett Enterprises)
archives
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still image
[Sächsische Steinbaukasten Fabrik] [approximately 1910]
archives
[Sächsische Steinbaukasten Fabrik] [approximately 1910]
archives
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still image
F. & B. [approximately 1910]
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F. & B. [approximately 1910]
$32.50
(available to order)
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Roger's Connection demonstrates the link between form and function in structures, both natural and man made. The magnetic connections allow an infinite number of angles to be made at each hub which are not locked into place. Without a locking mechanism, it is not possible to build artificially stable structures which stand by virtue of a rigid connection. Therefore(...)
Children's Books
January 1900,
Roger's connection junior magnetic sculpture toy
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Roger's Connection demonstrates the link between form and function in structures, both natural and man made. The magnetic connections allow an infinite number of angles to be made at each hub which are not locked into place. Without a locking mechanism, it is not possible to build artificially stable structures which stand by virtue of a rigid connection. Therefore Roger's Connection only allows forms to be erected which are stable due strictly to their form. A valuable lesson for aspiring architects, engineers and professionals concerned with structure.
Children's Books
books
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20, [4] pages : illustrations ; 19 x 31 cm
Liverpool, England : Meccano Limited, [1950]
Meccano : instructions for no. 3 outfit.
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20, [4] pages : illustrations ; 19 x 31 cm
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Liverpool, England : Meccano Limited, [1950]
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1 building set : chiefly painted wood, with glass and metal ; various sizes in hinged-lid wooden box 29 x 29 x 10 cm
[between 1870 and 1880] ([Springfield, Vt. : Joel Ellis])
The novelty play house : the house that Jack built.
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1 building set : chiefly painted wood, with glass and metal ; various sizes in hinged-lid wooden box 29 x 29 x 10 cm
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[between 1870 and 1880] ([Springfield, Vt. : Joel Ellis])
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Rhomblocks.
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1 set of building blocks : wood ; various sizes in cardboard box 22 x 22 x 10 cm + 1 instruction sheet (28 x 22 cm)
©1990 (Tivoli, N.Y. : Tensegrity Systems Corp.)
Rhomblocks.
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1 set of building blocks : wood ; various sizes in cardboard box 22 x 22 x 10 cm + 1 instruction sheet (28 x 22 cm)
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©1990 (Tivoli, N.Y. : Tensegrity Systems Corp.)