Geometric Model by A. Harry Wheeler, Perpendicular Planes

Geometric Model by A. Harry Wheeler, Perpendicular Planes
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Geometric Model by A. Harry Wheeler, Perpendicular Planes
Geometric Model by A. Harry Wheeler, Perpendicular Planes
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 base or platform, with other segments (often other rectangles) secured to it. These other pieces sometimes penetrated the platform.

This plastic platform model has a cream-colored base with an orange rectangle penetrating it perpendicularly. The second piece is held on the bottom by yellow supports. It illustrates perpendicular planes.

Reference::

George A. Wentworth, Plane and Solid Geometry, Boston: Ginn, 1899, p. 261-262.

Maker: Wheeler, Albert Harry

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: United States: Massachusetts, Worcester

Subject: Mathematics

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Exhibition:

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Credit Line: Gift of Louise D. Campbell

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: 1979.0102.184Accession Number: 1979.0102Catalog Number: 1979.0102.184

Object Name: Geometric Model

Physical Description: wire (overall material)plastic (overall material)Measurements: overall: 5 cm x 4.9 cm x 7.7 cm; 1 31/32 in x 1 15/16 in x 3 1/32 in

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746b4-6c6c-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_904929

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