Geometric Model by L. Durkee, Student of A. Harry Wheeler, Two Angular Segments

Geometric Model by L. Durkee, Student of A. Harry Wheeler, Two Angular Segments

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Description
This is an early example of what A. H. Wheeler would come to call a platform model. All of these had a rectangular platform, with other segments (often other rectangles) secured to it. These other pieces sometimes penetrated the platform.
In this model, the rectangular base has two adjacent arcs of circles on it. These are both divided into seven parts and subdivided into quarters in two of the parts. A ring is cut out of the base inside both of the arcs. A folded rectangle fits into each of the ring segments, and may be moved to indicate different angular openings.
A mark on the bottom of the model reads: L. Durkee (/) Nov 30, '14. Another mark reads: VI-17/
Not found in Wheeler's catlog of his models.
Location
Currently not on view
Object Name
Geometric Model
date made
1914 11 30
teacher
Wheeler, Albert Harry
maker
Durkee, L.
place made
United States: Massachusetts, Worcester
Physical Description
paper (overall material)
tan (overall color)
cut and folded (overall production method/technique)
Measurements
average spatial: 4.5 cm x 7.6 cm x 4.5 cm; 1 25/32 in x 3 in x 1 25/32 in
ID Number
MA.304723.055
accession number
304723
catalog number
304723.055
Credit Line
Gift of Helen M. Wheeler
subject
Mathematics
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Data Source
National Museum of American History
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