Geometric Model by A. Harry Wheeler, Polyhedron
Geometric Model by A. Harry Wheeler, Polyhedron
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- Description
- This is a polyhedron with thirty-six faces. Of these, twenty-four are isoceles triangles and twelve are irregular pentagons. Each of the isoceles triangles is in a plane with three others. Each of the pentagons is in a plane with one other. Hence the figure might be seen has having twelve interpenetrating faces. A mark on the object reads: Jan 20-35 (/) Aug 4-36.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Object Name
- Geometric Model
- date made
- 1935-1936
- maker
- Wheeler, Albert Harry
- place made
- United States: Massachusetts, Worcester
- associated place
- United States: Massachusetts, Worcester
- Physical Description
- paper (overall material)
- tan (overall color)
- cut and glued (overall production method/technique)
- Measurements
- average spatial: 6.5 cm x 7 cm x 7 cm; 2 9/16 in x 2 3/4 in x 2 3/4 in
- ID Number
- MA.304723.025
- accession number
- 304723
- catalog number
- 304723.025
- Credit Line
- Gift of Helen M. Wheeler
- subject
- Mathematics
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- Medicine and Science: Mathematics
- Science & Mathematics
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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