Geometric Model by P. Malmberg, as Student of A. Harry Wheeler, Hyperbolic Paraboloid

Description:

The frame for this collapsible model is a paper square folded diagonally. Threads joining opposite sides form a ruled surface (a hyperbolic paraboloid). The ourside is covered with black cloth.

A mark on the model reads: No. 318. Another mark reads: P. Malmberg (/) Feb. 25, 1927.

Date Made: 1927 02 25

Maker's Teacher: Wheeler, Albert HarryMaker: Malmberg, Philip

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: United States: Massachusetts, Worcester

Subject: Mathematics

Subject:

See more items in: Medicine and Science: Mathematics, Science & Mathematics

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Credit Line: Gift of Helen M. Wheeler

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: MA.304723.765Accession Number: 304723Catalog Number: 304723.765

Object Name: Geometric Model

Physical Description: paper (overall material)string (overall material)cloth (overall material)black (overall color)tan (overall color)cut, glued and sewn (overall production method/technique)Measurements: average spatial: 10.2 cm x 20.5 cm x 10.8 cm; 4 1/32 in x 8 1/16 in x 4 1/4 in

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a9-23fe-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_1074333

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