Protractor Collection

Mathematical equipment
Mathematics equipment. Protractor (left), a pair of compasses and pencil (centre top), a pen (right) and an electronic calculator (lower centre)

The Architect, 1919. Creator: Richard Roland Holst
The Architect, 1919

Study of Hands, c. 1858. Creator: Charles Lucy
Study of Hands, c. 1858

Protractor, Model 3-B, United States Army Air Force. Creator: Unknown
Black metal navigation tool with two protractor arms and ruler

The Love of Study (chromolitho)
2815870 The Love of Study (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Love of Study. Educational card, late 19th or early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Architects and surveyors tools, a trompe l oeuil (engraving)
STC255693 Architects and surveyors tools, a trompe l oeuil (engraving) by Gucht, Michael van der (1660-1725); Private Collection; (add.info)

Table of weights and measures, mid 19th century (colour engraving)
CHT164289 Table of weights and measures, mid 19th century (colour engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Study in the House of Nikolai Milyukov at Ostrovky, 1844 (oil on canvas)
SRM37525 The Study in the House of Nikolai Milyukov at Ostrovky, 1844 (oil on canvas) by Soroka, Grigori Vasilievich (1823-64); 54x65 cm; State Russian Museum, St

Case of Drawing Instruments
Case of Foreign-Made Drawing Instruments. circa 1880s

Surveyors Tools (brass)
AKM210020 Surveyors Tools (brass) by American School, (17th century); Philadelphia History Museum at the Atwater Kent; (add.info)

The Attributes of the Arts, 1769 (oil on canvas)
PWI89761 The Attributes of the Arts, 1769 (oil on canvas) by Vallayer-Coster, Anne (1744-1818); 90x121 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: Les Attributs de la Peinture)

Page from Hamleys Toy Shop catalogue, 1937 (litho)
5989468 Page from Hamleys Toy Shop catalogue, 1937 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Page from Hamleys Toy Shop catalogue, 1937.); © Look and Learn

Building master Hieronymus of Augsburg, 1506, (1936). Artist: Albrecht Durer
Building master Hieronymus of Augsburg, 1506, (1936). Found in the collection of the Kupferstichkabinett, Berlin, Germany

Allegory of Mathematics, early 17th century. Artist: Bernardo Strozzi
Allegory of Mathematics, early 17th century. Strozzi, Bernardo (1581-1644). Found in the collection of the Regional Art Museum, Kaluga

Johannes Kepler / Rousseau
JOHANNES KEPLER German astronomer, with the tools of his trade Date: 1571 - 1630

The Bomber - A Highlander throwing a Mills bomb. Alexander Proudfoot, Rsa Frbs (1878-1957). During World War One, He Served As A Sergeant In The Artists Rifles And Invented A Protractor For The

Statuette of the Cambuslang War Memorial, Glasgow, Scotland. Alexander Proudfoot, Rsa Frbs (1878-1957). During World War One

Black and white illustration of combination square

Illustration of protractor on old map

Andrea Palladio (1508-80) engraved by Francesco II Zucchi (1692-1764) (engraving)
XIR252707 Andrea Palladio (1508-80) engraved by Francesco II Zucchi (1692-1764) (engraving) (b/w photo) by Marioti, Giovanni Battista (c.1685-1765) (after); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

USA, Virginia, Yorktown, Yorktown Victory Center, Continental Army encampment, artillery

Digital illustration of analogue watch as protractor to determine approximate direction of the north

Measuring Instruments and Techniques. C017 / 3475
Plate from 18th century encyclopedia showing illustrations of various measuring instruments and techniques. Dendrometry is the branch of botany that is concerned with the measurement of the various

Architectural drawings and equipment used in the design of a house

Photoelastic stress of a protractor
Coloured light interference pattern of a plastic protractor. When photographed through cross-polarised white light some transparent plastics display coloured interference effects

Scientific equipment, historical artwork
Scientific equipment. Historical artwork of a range of equipment used for scientific measurements and drawings. At centre left is a hydrostatic balance

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The protractor, a mathematical equipment used for measuring angles, has a rich history and diverse applications. One notable example is the Protractor Model 3-B, which was utilized by the United States Army Air Force during an era when its creator remained unknown. In "The Love of Study, " a chromolitho artwork, we witness the protractor's presence among architects and surveyors' tools. The intricate engraving creates a trompe l'oeil effect that captivates viewers with its lifelike representation. A mid-19th-century color engraving showcases a table of weights and measures, featuring the protractor as one of its essential components. This depiction highlights the instrument's significance in accurate calculations across various fields. "The Study in the House of Nikolai Milyukov at Ostrovky" portrays an oil on canvas scene from 1844 where a they are be spotted amidst drawing instruments. It exemplifies how this tool played an integral role in intellectual pursuits during that time period. Surveyors relied on brass-made protractors to ensure precise measurements while carrying out their duties. A glimpse into these surveyor's tools reveals their reliance on this indispensable device for accurate angular calculations. "The Attributes of the Arts, " an oil painting from 1769, showcases various artistic tools including brushes and palettes alongside our trusty protractor. This inclusion emphasizes how mathematics intertwines with artistry to create masterpieces. Even Hamleys Toy Shop recognized the value of introducing children to geometry through playtime by featuring protractors in their lithographic catalog from 1937. Such playful exposure fosters early interest in mathematics and encourages young minds to explore new dimensions. An intriguing historical artifact is Albrecht Durer's portrayal of building master Hieronymus of Augsburg using a protractor back in 1506—an artist recognizing both beauty and precision within architecture through this simple yet powerful tool.