Geometric Model by A. Harry Wheeler, Faceted Antiprism

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Description:

This brown paper model is held together with tape. Both the top and bottom have an inverted pentagonal pyramid, with the pyramid facing inside. The side faces are ten triangles facing in alternate directions. Hence the model has a total of twenty triangular faces.

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: 1979.0102.300Accession Number: 1979.0102Catalog Number: 1979.0102.300

Object Name: Geometric Model

Physical Description: paper (overall material)Measurements: overall: 11.3 cm x 8 cm x 7 cm; 4 7/16 in x 3 5/32 in x 2 3/4 in

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a7-60c8-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_905019

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