Geometric Model by A. Harry Wheeler, Rhombic Dodechahedron Transformable into Two Cubes, Dissected Polyhedron (Incomplete)

Geometric Model by A. Harry Wheeler, Dissected Polyhedron, Cube or Pyramids (Incomplete)

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Geometric Model by A. Harry Wheeler, Dissected Polyhedron, Cube or Pyramids (Incomplete)

Polyhedron Models of A. H. Wheeler, Square Pyramids Arranged as Cube

Dissected Polyhedron of A. H. Wheeler - Rhombic Dodecahedron, Turquoise Outside

Geometric Model by A. Harry Wheeler, Dissected Polyhedron, Cube or Pyramids (Incomplete)

Polyhedron Models of A. H. Wheeler, Square Pyramids

Dissected Polyhedron of A. H. Wheeler - Rhombic Dodecahedron, Tan Outside

Dissected Polyhedron of A. H. Wheeler - Rhombic Dodecahedron, Disassembled

Geometric Model by A. Harry Wheeler, Dissected Polyhedron, Cube or Pyramids (Incomplete)

Description:

This plastic model consists of five square pyramids with turquoise triangular sides and white square sides. Combined with an additional pyramid and the cube of model 1979.0102.133, it would comprise a rhombic dodecahedron that could be transformed into two cubes. This is Wheeler's model 784. See MA*304723.328 for a paper version of this model. Also compare Wheeler's model 769 (MA.304723.292, MA.302723.301 and MA.304723.311).

Compare MA.304723.324 and MA.304723.328.

Date Made: ca 1939

Maker: Wheeler, Albert Harry

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: United States: Massachusetts, Worcester

Subject: Mathematics

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

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Exhibition Location:

Credit Line: Gift of Helen M. Wheeler

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: MA.304723.324Accession Number: 304723Catalog Number: 304723.324

Object Name: Geometric Model

Physical Description: plastic (overall material)green, bluish (overall color)tan (overall color)cut and glued (overall production method/technique)Measurements: average spatial: 6.5 cm x 6.5 cm x 6.5 cm; 2 9/16 in x 2 9/16 in x 2 9/16 in

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a9-1943-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_1067705

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