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Geometric Model by A. Harry Wheeler, Collapsible Hyperboloid of Two Nappes (Hyperbolid of two Sheets)

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Geometric Model by A. Harry Wheeler, Collapsible Hyperboloid of Two Nappes
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  • Geometric Model by A. Harry Wheeler, Collapsible Hyperboloid of Two Nappes
  • Geometric Model by A. Harry Wheeler, Collapsible Hyperboloid of Two Nappes
  • Geometric Model by A. Harry Wheeler, Collapsible Hyperboloid of Two Nappes

    Object Details

    maker

    Wheeler, Albert Harry

    Description

    This cut and folded tan paper model shows two parts of an hyperboloid facing one another in a paper frame. Each hyperboloid is formed from four folded pieces of paper that fit into a ring in the frame. Wheeler described the model as a "collapsible hyperboloid of two nappes." A paper tag on the model reads: 570. Another mark reads: Jan 7, 1916.

    Location

    Currently not on view

    Credit Line

    Gift of Louise D. Campbell

    date made

    1916 01 07
    1916

    ID Number

    1979.0102.356

    catalog number

    1979.0102.356

    accession number

    1979.0102

    Object Name

    Geometric Model

    Physical Description

    paper (overall material)
    tan (overall color)
    cut and glued (overall production method/technique)

    Measurements

    average spatial: 6 cm x 7.5 cm x 4.5 cm; 2 3/8 in x 2 15/16 in x 1 25/32 in

    place made

    United States: Massachusetts, Worcester

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    Medicine and Science: Mathematics

    Data Source

    National Museum of American History

    Subject

    Mathematics

    Metadata Usage

    CC0

    Link to Original Record

    https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a9-b592-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

    Record ID

    nmah_1139618

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