Geometric Model by A. Harry Wheeler, Equilateral Triangle Transformable into Square, Plane Dissection

Description:

The four pieces of this model may be arranged as a square or and equilateral triangle. The container is a reused aspirin tin. A drawing in 1979.3002.53 dated January 5, 193? refers to this model as 4C. This small version of the model does not have hinges. It is stored in a metal case marked: ASPIRIN.

Compare MA.304723.764, MA.304723.819, MA.304723.766, and MA.304723.823.

Date Made: ca 1932

Maker: Wheeler, Albert Harry

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: United States: Massachusetts, Worcester

Subject: Mathematics

Subject:

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

Exhibition:

Exhibition Location:

Credit Line: Gift of Helen M. Wheeler

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: MA.304723.823Accession Number: 304723Catalog Number: 304723.823

Object Name: geometric model

Physical Description: wood (overall material)metal (overall material)tan (overall color)cut (overall production method/technique)Measurements: overall: .8 cm x 4.7 cm x 3.5 cm; 5/16 in x 1 27/32 in x 1 3/8 in

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a9-28b5-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_1075909

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