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Geometric Model by A. Harry Wheeler, Collapsible Spherical Sector

Object Details

Description
This collapsible paper geometric model has a ring at the center that holds six segments of circles folded in half to form a sector of of a sphere. It is marked: 573. Wheeler would take out a patent for models of this type.
Location
Currently not on view
Data Source
National Museum of American History
maker
Wheeler, Albert Harry
Credit Line
Gift of Helen M. Wheeler
Physical Description
paper (overall material)
tam (overall color)
cut and folded (overall production method/technique)
Measurements
average spatial: 3 cm x 4.8 cm x 4.8 cm; 1 3/16 in x 1 7/8 in x 1 7/8 in
Object Name
Geometric Model
Geometric Model by A. Harry Wheeler, Collapsible Spherical Sector
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