Geometric Model by A. Harry Wheeler, Bisected Faceted Octahedron

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Geometric Model by A. Harry Wheeler, Bisected Faceted Octahedron

Geometric Model by A. Harry Wheeler, Bisected Faceted Octahedron (Two Pieces)

Description:

This clear green plastic model, combined with a congruent model, it forms a faceted octahedron. (Model 1979.0102.190 is an example of a faceted octahedron).

Compare 1979.0102.191, 1979.0102.192, 1979.0102.193, 1979.0102.194, 1979.0102.195, and 1979.0102.196.

Maker: Wheeler, Albert Harry

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: United States: Massachusetts, Worcester

Subject: Mathematics

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Exhibition Location:

Credit Line: Gift of Louise D. Campbell

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: 1979.0102.191Accession Number: 1979.0102Catalog Number: 1979.0102.191

Object Name: Geometric Model

Physical Description: plastic (overall material)Measurements: overall: 7 cm x 5 cm x 5 cm; 2 3/4 in x 1 31/32 in x 1 31/32 in

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746b3-fdc0-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_904933

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