Geometrical Model by A. Harry Wheeler,Derivation of a Symmetrical Icosahedron

Geometric Model by A. Harry Wheeler, Derivation of a Symmetrical Icosahedron
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Geometric Model by A. Harry Wheeler, Derivation of a Symmetrical Icosahedron
Geometric Model by A. Harry Wheeler, Derivation of a Symmetrical Icosahedron
Geometric Model by A. Harry Wheeler, Derivation of a Symmetrical Icosahedron
Description:

This cut and folded tan paper model of a regular dodecahedron has two lines drawn on each face, so as to produce one isoceles triangle and two faces of triangular pyramids. The apexes of the triangular pyramids are verticies of the dodecahedron. Trundating the solid to eliminate the triangular pyramids would leave an irregular but symmetrical icosahedron.

One face of the regular dodecahedron is missing.

Date Made: 1934 03 24

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.304723.681Accession Number: 304723Catalog Number: 304723.681

Object Name: Geometric Model

Physical Description: paper (overall material)white (overall color)black (overall color)cut and glued (overall production method/technique)Measurements: average spatial: 7 cm x 8.2 cm x 8.2 cm; 2 3/4 in x 3 7/32 in x 3 7/32 in

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746b4-677c-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_1073412

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