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This page is being used to collect information about the history of ways of constructing rectangles, squares and Rhombi from irregularly-shaped paper. Please contact me if you know any of this information is incorrect or if you have any other information that should be added. Thank you.

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1890

A method of constructing a square from irregularly-shaped paper appears in 'Exercises Methodiques de Travaux Manuels' by Jean Boogaerts, which was published in Belgium and France in 1890.

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1939

In 'Plegado' by Rufino Yapur, which was published by Editores Independencia in Buenos Aires in 1939.

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Methods of constructing squares, rectangles and rhombi appear in 'Trabajo Manual Educativo' by Araminta V Aramburu, which was published by F Crespillo in Buenos Aires in 1939.

How to construct a square from irregular paper

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How to construct a rectangle from irregular paper

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How to construct a rhombus from irregular paper

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1940

A methid of obtaining a square appears in 'El Plegado y Cartonaje en la Escuela Primaria' by Antonio M Luchia and Corina Luciani de Luchia, which was published by Editorial Kapelusz in Buenos Aires in 1940.

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1951

Methods of obtaining both squares and rectangles from irregularly-shaped paper appear in Plegado laminas published by Della Penna, April 1951.

Obtencion de un cuadrado por plegado de un papel irregular

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Obtencion de un retangulo por plegado de un papel irregular

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