Genre:

Letter

Relevant illustrations:

wdct.

Subjects:

Mathematics, Light, Invention, Intellectual Property

    The plan for a maze is based on Hayter's 'diagram explanatory of the natural consequences of equilateral union of the three pristine colours'. He observes: 'As the figure is entirely new to geometry and perfectly adapted to the purpose for which I designed it, I trust I shall not be considered too vain in endeavouring to render my claim to the invention as public as possible, real novelty and utility combined being very rare' (233).