The given lines are the black strings: ab’ and dc’. They intersect at (m, m’). Segment ad on the horizontal plane creates a triangle with the given lines as sides. Point n on the horizontal plane is perpendicular to ad through point (m, 0). By rotating the triangle about line ab onto the horizontal plane, point (m, m’) maps to point M2. Angle aM2d is the angle between the two given lines.
For more details, see COLL.1986.0885 and 1986.0885.01.01.
Location
Currently not on view
ca 1880
ID Number
1986.0885.01.25
catalog number
1986.0885.01.25
accession number
1986.0885
Object Name
geometric model
Physical Description
paper (overall material)
metal (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 6.5 cm x 7.5 cm x 6.5 cm; 2 9/16 in x 2 15/16 in x 2 9/16 in
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