Geometric Model by A. Harry Wheeler, Collapsible Sphere

National Museum of American History

Object Details

Wheeler, Albert Harry
Description
In this cut and folded paper model, twenty-four swirling half-circles fit into a circular ring to give the impression of a sphere. A mark on the model reads: 577.
Location
Currently not on view
Credit Line
Gift of Helen M. Wheeler
ID Number
MA.304723.345
accession number
304723
catalog number
304723.345
Object Name
Geometric Model
Physical Description
paper (overall material)
tan (overall color)
cut and folded (overall production method/technique)
Measurements
average spatial: 5 cm x 7 cm x 7 cm; 1 31/32 in x 2 3/4 in x 2 3/4 in
place made
United States: Massachusetts, Worcester
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National Museum of American History
Subject
Mathematics
Record ID
nmah_1068991
Metadata Usage (text)
CC0
GUID (Link to Original Record)
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a9-1adf-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
Geometric Model by A. Harry Wheeler, Collapsible Sphere
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