Geometric Models for Spherical Trigonometry by A. Harry Wheeler and his Students Kello Kern Bland and D. Parker

National Museum of American History

Object Details

Wheeler, Albert Harry
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
Credit Line
Gift of Louise D. Campbell
1943
ID Number
1979.3002.010
catalog number
1979.3002.010
nonaccession number
1979.3002
Object Name
geometric models
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
associated place
United States: Massachusetts, Worcester
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Spherical Trigonometry
National Museum of American History
Subject
Mathematics
Record ID
nmah_1141220
Metadata Usage (text)
CC0
GUID (Link to Original Record)
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Geometric Models for Spherical Trigonometry by A. Harry Wheeler and his Students Kello Kern Bland and D. Parker
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