Geometric Model by A. Harry Wheeler, Collapsible Circular Ring (Torus)
Geometric Model by A. Harry Wheeler, Collapsible Circular Ring (Torus)
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- Description
- Particularly in this period, A. Harry Wheeler made a variety of cut and folded paper models that he called "collapsible" - that is to say, the pieces could be disassembled into flat slices. This model has a circular ring as base, with twelve circles, each folded in half, inserted in the ring to suggest a torus.
- A paper tag on the model reads: 217. Another mark reads: Jan-8-1916.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Object Name
- Geometric Model
- date made
- 1916 01 08
- maker
- Wheeler, Albert Harry
- place made
- United States: Massachusetts, Worcester
- Physical Description
- paper (overall material)
- tan (overall color)
- cut and folded (overall production method/technique)
- Measurements
- average spatial: 2 cm x 5 cm x 5 cm; 25/32 in x 1 31/32 in x 1 31/32 in
- ID Number
- MA.304723.152
- accession number
- 304723
- catalog number
- 304723.152
- Credit Line
- Gift of Helen M. Wheeler
- subject
- Mathematics
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- Medicine and Science: Mathematics
- Science & Mathematics
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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