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Geometric Model by A. Harry Wheeler, Double Cone

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Geometric Model by A. Harry Wheeler, Collapsible Double Cone
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  • Geometric Model by A. Harry Wheeler, Collapsible Double Cone
  • Geometric Model by A. Harry Wheeler, Collapsible Double Cone

    Object Details

    maker

    Wheeler, Albert Harry

    Description

    This collapsible cut and folded paper model has a framework that holds two opposite rings. Eash of the rings holds five isosceles triangles folded in half. Combined with part of the framework, the pieces form a double cone.
    A pencil mark reads: 569. Another makr in pencil reads: Jan 7, 1916.

    Location

    Currently not on view

    Credit Line

    Gift of Louise D. Campbell

    date made

    1916 01 07

    ID Number

    1979.0102.355

    catalog number

    1979.0102.355

    accession number

    1979.0102

    Object Name

    Geometric Model

    Physical Description

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

    Measurements

    average spatial: 6 cm x 7.6 cm x 5 cm; 2 3/8 in x 3 in x 1 31/32 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/ng49ca746b4-443f-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

    Record ID

    nmah_1139616

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