Geometric Model by A. Harry Wheeler, Two Angles and Two Planes
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To show relationships among planes and angles, A. H. Wheeler designed a series of what he called platform models. All of these had a rectangular platform, with other segments (often other rectangles) secured to it. This tan paper platform model shows two parallel planes cut by two planes that are at an angle to one another.
A paper tag on the model reads: 2A-2PL*.
For the pattern, see 1979.3002.109. The pattern is dated March 11, 1945, hence the rough date assigned to the model. - Type
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- National Museum of American History
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- Mathematics
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- Location: Currently not on view
- Name
- maker: Wheeler, Albert Harry
- Identifier
- ID Number: 1979.0102.262 catalog number: 1979.0102.262 accession number: 1979.0102
- Dates
- date made: ca 1945
- Physical Description
- Physical Description: paper (overall material) Measurements: overall: 7 cm x 7.1 cm x 11.5 cm; 2 3/4 in x 2 25/32 in x 4 17/32 in
- Additional Info
- See more items in: Medicine and Science: Mathematics Credit Line: Gift of Louise D. Campbell place made: United States: Massachusetts, Worcester
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To show relationships among planes and angles, A. H. Wheeler designed a series of what he called platform models. All of these had a rectangular platform, with other segments (often other rectangles) secured to it. This tan paper platform model shows two parallel planes cut by two planes that are at an angle to one another.
A paper tag on the model reads: 2A-2PL*.
For the pattern, see 1979.3002.109. The pattern is dated March 11, 1945, hence the rough date assigned to the model.
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National Museum of American History
Mathematics
Location: Currently not on view
maker: Wheeler, Albert Harry
ID Number: 1979.0102.262
catalog number: 1979.0102.262
accession number: 1979.0102
date made: ca 1945
Physical Description: paper (overall material)
Measurements: overall: 7 cm x 7.1 cm x 11.5 cm; 2 3/4 in x 2 25/32 in x 4 17/32 in
See more items in: Medicine and Science: Mathematics
Credit Line: Gift of Louise D. Campbell
place made: United States: Massachusetts, Worcester
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