Geometric Model by A. Harry Wheeler, Hexahedron

Geometric Model by A. Harry Wheeler, Hexahedron
Geometric Model by A. Harry Wheeler, Hexahedron
Geometric Model by A. Harry Wheeler, Hexahedron
Geometric Model by A. Harry Wheeler, Hexahedron
Description:

A sticker on one side of this six-sided tan paper model reads: 77. A second mark reads: Hexahedron I (/) Double Pyramid Type (/) (f)Faces 6, Faces 3,3,3,3,3,3 (/) (e) Vertices 5, No. 77 (/) (k) Edges 9 (/) e - k + F + 2 (/) A. Harry Wheeler (/) August 22, 1934.

This is one of a series of models of irregular hexagons that Wheeler made on August 22, 1934.

Compare 1979.0102.012, 1979.0102.014, 1979.0102.018, 1979.0102.020, 1979.0102.022, 1979.0102.025, and 1979.0102.026.

Date Made: 1934 08 22

Maker: A. Harry Wheeler

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: United States: Massachusetts, Worcester

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Credit Line: Gift of Louise D. Campbell

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: 1979.0102.012Accession Number: 1979.0102Catalog Number: 1979.0102.012

Object Name: Geometric Model

Physical Description: paper (overall material)Measurements: overall: 8 cm x 7.8 cm x 8 cm; 3 5/32 in x 3 1/16 in x 3 5/32 in

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a7-4ae4-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_905058

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