Geometric Model by A. Harry Wheeler, Square Transformable into an Equilateral Triangle, Plane Dissection
Geometric Model by A. Harry Wheeler, Square Transformable into an Equilateral Triangle, Plane Dissection
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- Description
- The four pieces of this hinged dissection may be arranged as a square or as an equilateral triangle.
- Compare MA.304723.764, MA.304723.819, MA.304723.766, and MA.304723.823. There are two drawings for a related puzzle, 4ST, both dated January 17,1932 and April 26, 1932, in 1979.3002.43, folder 1. The drawings refers to the Mathematical Gazette. A drawing in 1979.3002.53 dated January 5, 1932 refers to this model as 4C.
- This is Wheeler's Model 4ST.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Object Name
- geometric model
- date made
- ca 1932
- maker
- Wheeler, Albert Harry
- place made
- United States: Massachusetts, Worcester
- Physical Description
- wood (overall material)
- metal (overall material)
- brown (overall color)
- cut, glued and hinged (overall production method/technique)
- Measurements
- average spatial: 1 cm x 10 cm x 10 cm; 13/32 in x 3 15/16 in x 3 15/16 in
- ID Number
- MA.304723.764
- accession number
- 304723
- catalog number
- 304723.764
- Credit Line
- Gift of Helen M. Wheeler
- subject
- Mathematics
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- Medicine and Science: Mathematics
- Science & Mathematics
- Plane Dissections
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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