Geometric Model by A. Harry Wheeler, Supplementary Trihedral Angles

Description:

This model consistw of six pieces of wire, each bent at the center into a ninety degree angle. The edges of the wires are held together in pairs, with all the bends meeting at the center. All the wires have tan string wound them. . One leg of each wire also is wound with gold string. The trihedral angle bounded by the plain string sides is the supplement of the trihedral angle bounded by the sides with gold thread as well.

Compare MA.304723.135 and MA.304723.136.

Maker: Wheeler, Albert Harry

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: United States: Massachusetts, Worcester

Subject: Mathematics

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Credit Line: Gift of Helen M. Wheeler

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: MA.304723.136Accession Number: 304723Catalog Number: 304723.136

Object Name: Geometric Model

Physical Description: metal, wire (overall material)thread (overall material)white (overall color)tan (overall color)bent and wrapped (overall production method/technique)Measurements: average spatial: 5.2 cm x 10.5 cm x 8.5 cm; 2 1/16 in x 4 1/8 in x 3 11/32 in

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a9-0acd-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_1066288

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