Geometric Models for Spherical Trigonometry by A. Harry Wheeler and his Students Kello Kern Bland and D. Parker
Geometric Models for Spherical Trigonometry by A. Harry Wheeler and his Students Kello Kern Bland and D. Parker
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- Description
- These four paper and three plastic models represent principles of spherical trigonometry. One is signed Kello Kern Bland, another D. Parker.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Object Name
- geometric models
- date made
- 1943
- maker
- Wheeler, Albert Harry
- associated place
- United States: Massachusetts, Worcester
- Physical Description
- paper (overall material)
- plastic (overall material)
- string (overall material)
- tan (overall color)
- white (overall color)
- gray (overall color)
- black (overall color)
- cut and folded, cut and glued (overall production method/technique)
- Measurements
- average spatial: 8.5 cm x 28 cm x 23 cm; 3 11/32 in x 11 1/32 in x 9 1/16 in
- ID Number
- 1979.3002.010
- catalog number
- 1979.3002.010
- nonaccession number
- 1979.3002
- Credit Line
- Gift of Louise D. Campbell
- subject
- Mathematics
- See more items in
- Medicine and Science: Mathematics
- Spherical Trigonometry
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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