Geometric Model by A. Harry Wheeler, Double Cone
Geometric Model by A. Harry Wheeler, Double Cone
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- Description
- This collapsible cut and folded paper model has a framework that holds two opposite rings. Eash of the rings holds five isosceles triangles folded in half. Combined with part of the framework, the pieces form a double cone.
- A pencil mark reads: 569. Another makr in pencil reads: Jan 7, 1916.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Object Name
- Geometric Model
- date made
- 1916 01 07
- maker
- Wheeler, Albert Harry
- place made
- United States: Massachusetts, Worcester
- Physical Description
- paper (overall material)
- tan (overall color)
- cut and folded (overall production method/technique)
- Measurements
- average spatial: 6 cm x 7.6 cm x 5 cm; 2 3/8 in x 3 in x 1 31/32 in
- ID Number
- 1979.0102.355
- catalog number
- 1979.0102.355
- accession number
- 1979.0102
- Credit Line
- Gift of Louise D. Campbell
- subject
- Mathematics
- See more items in
- Medicine and Science: Mathematics
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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