Geometric Model by A. Harry Wheeler, Rhombic Dodecahedron Transformable Into Two Cubes, Dissected Polyhedron (Portion)

Geometric Model, Dissected Polyhedron - Pair-a-Dice (as dice)
Geometric Model, Dissected Polyhedron - Pair-a-Dice (as rhombic dodecahedron)
Geometric Model, Dissected Polyhedron - Pair-a-Dice (as dice)
Geometric Model, Dissected Polyhedron - Pair-a-Dice (as rhombic dodecahedron)
Description:

This plastic model of a rhombic dodecahedron has six hinged square pyramids arranged with one pyramid on each face of the cube, The hinged pieces may be rearranged to form a s cube with an arrangement of dots as on a die. The model is hinged with tape. With model MA.304723.273 ( a cube) this forms the plastic version of Wheeler's model 769.

There is a drawing in 1979.3002.40 dated March 1, 1939 for "Pair-a-Dice" New Standard Size = Allow for thickness of Pyralin. According to drawing, model made April 9, 1932 (?). Pattern pieces are attached.

Compare MA*304723.292, MA*304723.301, and MA*304723.311.

Unspecified: Wheeler, Albert HarryMaker: Wheeler, Albert Harry

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: United States: Massachusetts, Worcester

Subject: Mathematics

Subject:

See more items in: Medicine and Science: Mathematics, Dissected Polyhedra, Science & Mathematics

Exhibition:

Exhibition Location:

Credit Line: Gift of Helen M. Wheeler

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: MA.304723.311Accession Number: 304723Catalog Number: 304723.311

Object Name: Geometric Model

Physical Description: plastic (overall material)red (overall color)gray (overall color)black (overall color)cut and taped (overall production method/technique)Measurements: average spatial: 3 cm x 25 cm x 12.5 cm; 1 3/16 in x 9 27/32 in x 4 29/32 in

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a9-2032-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_1067609

Our collection database is a work in progress. We may update this record based on further research and review. Learn more about our approach to sharing our collection online.

If you would like to know how you can use content on this page, see the Smithsonian's Terms of Use. If you need to request an image for publication or other use, please visit Rights and Reproductions.