Geometric Model by A. Harry Wheeler, Hyperbolic Parabaloid

Geometric Model by A. Harry Wheeler, Hyperbolid Paraboloid

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Geometric Model by A. Harry Wheeler, Hyperbolid Paraboloid
Geometric Model by A. Harry Wheeler, Hyperbolid Paraboloid
Geometric Model by A. Harry Wheeler, Hyperbolid Paraboloid
Geometric Model by A. Harry Wheeler, Hyperbolid Paraboloid

Object Details

maker

Wheeler, Albert Harry

Description

In this collapsible paper models, seven quadrilaterals fit into slots in seven others to form a saddle-shaped surface or hyperbolic paraboloid. A mark on the model reads; Jan-8-1916. This model is quite similar to one in the Carton Series published by L. Brill and M. Schilling. Compare 1985.0112.021.

Location

Currently not on view

Credit Line

Gift of Helen M. Wheeler

date made

1916 01 08

ID Number

MA.304723.669

accession number

304723

catalog number

304723.669

Object Name

Geometric Model

Physical Description

paper (overall material)

tan (overall color)

cut and folded (overall production method/technique)

Measurements

average spatial: .5 cm x 10 cm x 5.5 cm; 3/16 in x 3 15/16 in x 2 5/32 in

place made

United States: Massachusetts, Worcester

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Medicine and Science: Mathematics

Science & Mathematics

Data Source

National Museum of American History

Subject

Mathematics

Metadata Usage

CC0

Link to Original Record

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746b4-d2e4-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record ID

nmah_1073390