Geometric Model by A. Harry Wheeler, Supplementary Trihedral Angles

Geometric Model by A. Harry Wheeler, Supplementary Trihedral Angles

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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.
Location
Currently not on view
Object Name
Geometric Model
maker
Wheeler, Albert Harry
place made
United States: Massachusetts, Worcester
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
ID Number
MA.304723.136
accession number
304723
catalog number
304723.136
Credit Line
Gift of Helen M. Wheeler
subject
Mathematics
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Data Source
National Museum of American History
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