Geometric Model by Robert B. Evans, a Student of A. Harry Wheeler, Hyperboloid of One Sheet
Geometric Model by Robert B. Evans, a Student of A. Harry Wheeler, Hyperboloid of One Sheet
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- Description
- The top and bottom of this model are paper squares that are joined by four paper supports to form an open box-shaped figure. Red and black threads join the top and bottom squares in the shape of a hyperboloid of one sheet.
- A mark on the model reads: 466. Another mark reads: Robert B. Evans (/) June 18, 1928.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Object Name
- Geometric Model
- Other Terms
- Geometric Model; Hyperboloid of One Sheet; Ruled Surface
- date made
- 1928 06 18
- maker
- Evans, Robert B.
- place made
- United States: Massachusetts, Worcester
- Physical Description
- paper (overall material)
- thread (overall material)
- tan (overall color)
- red (overall color)
- cut, folded and sewn (overall production method/technique)
- Measurements
- average spatial: 7.7 cm x 5.4 cm x 5.4 cm; 3 1/32 in x 2 1/8 in x 2 1/8 in
- ID Number
- MA.304723.266
- accession number
- 304723
- catalog number
- 304723.266
- 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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