Geometric Model by A. Harry Wheeler, Planes Meeting Obliquely
Geometric Model by A. Harry Wheeler, Planes Meeting Obliquely
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- 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 platform, with other segments (often other rectangles) secured to it. These other pieces sometimes penetrated the platform.
- This plastic model has a white rectangular base, with two white supports for a translucent green rectangle. A white strip fits across the front of the transparent rectangle, adjacent to the base. The model has no maker's mark.
- Compare 304723.729.
- Reference;
- 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 platform, with other segments (often other rectangles) secured to it.
- In this cut and folded paper model, two intersecting planes can rotateabout their line of intersection. Their motion is limited by two parallel planes that are perpendicular to the line of intersection.
- This model resembles one presented by George Wentworth in his discussion of a line perpendicular to two parallel planes.
- Reference::
- George A. Wentworth, Plane and Solid Geometry, Boston: Ginn, 1899, p. 269.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Object Name
- Geometric Model
- Other Terms
- Geometric Model
- unspecified
- Wheeler, Albert Harry
- maker
- Wheeler, Albert Harry
- place made
- United States: Massachusetts, Worcester
- associated place
- United States: Massachusetts
- Physical Description
- plastic (overall material)
- green (overall color)
- white (overall color)
- cut and glued (overall production method/technique)
- Measurements
- average spatial: 3.2 cm x 5.6 cm x 3.3 cm; 1 1/4 in x 2 7/32 in x 1 5/16 in
- ID Number
- MA.304723.735
- accession number
- 304723
- catalog number
- 304723.735
- 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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