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        Geometric Model by A. Harry Wheeler, Two Angles and Two Planes

        Source

        National Museum of American History

        OBJECT TYPE

        Models (representations)

        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

        DESCRIPTION

        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.

        LOCATION

        Currently not on view

        NAME

        Wheeler, Albert Harry
        maker : Wheeler, Albert Harry

        Keywords

        Medicine and Science: Mathematics Mathematics

        PLACES

        United States Worcester Massachusetts
        place made : United States: Massachusetts, Worcester

        DATES

        1940s
        date made : ca 1945


        Additional Resource Information
        Credit Line : Gift of Louise D. Campbell
        Record Id : nmah_904986
        ID Number : 1979.0102.262 catalog number : 1979.0102.262 accession number : 1979.0102


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