Geometric Model by A. Harry Wheeler, One-Sided Polyhedron

Geometric Model by A. Harry Wheeler, One-Sided Polyhedron
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Geometric Model by A. Harry Wheeler, One-Sided Polyhedron
Geometric Model by A. Harry Wheeler, One-Sided Polyhedron
Description:

This plastic model is the mirror image of model MA.304723.397. It represents the union of three congruent figures that each have two triangles, a parallelogram, and two other unequal quadrilaterals as sides. These are arranged symmetrically such that several sides are coplanar. A mark on the model reads: 644b’. Wheeler also numbered it M53 among his one-sided polyhedra. See also MA.304723.397 and MA.304723.398.

Reference:

A.H. Wheeler, Catalog of Models, A. H. Wheeler Papers, Mathematics Collections, National Museum of American History.

Maker: Wheeler, Albert Harry

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: United States: Massachusetts, Worcester

Subject: Mathematics

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Credit Line: Gift of Helen M. Wheeler

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: MA.304723.400Accession Number: 304723Catalog Number: 304723.400

Object Name: Geometric Model

Physical Description: plastic (overall material)tan (overall color)yellow (overall color)blue (overall color)purple (overall color)cut and glued (overall production method/technique)Measurements: average spatial: 2.5 cm x 12 cm x 11 cm; 31/32 in x 4 23/32 in x 4 11/32 in

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746b3-2ccd-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_1069096

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