Geometric Model by A. Harry Wheeler, Regular Dodecahedron

Description:

The faces of this clear green plastic model are twelve regular pentagons. A mark along one edge reads: 4.

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 Louise D. Campbell

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: 1979.0102.004Accession Number: 1979.0102Catalog Number: 1979.0102.004

Object Name: Geometric Model

Physical Description: plastic (overall material)Measurements: overall: 7.5 cm x 10 cm x 10 cm; 2 15/16 in x 3 15/16 in x 3 15/16 in

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a7-3a80-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_904799

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