Geometric Model by A. Harry Wheeler, Snub Cube
Geometric Model by A. Harry Wheeler, Snub Cube
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- Description
- The Archimedean solids are polyhedra with regular polygons for sides and edges of equal length. For example, the faces of this surface are six squares and thirty-two equilateral triangles. It is called a snub cube. The model is made from paper. A. Harry Wheeler assigned this model the number 16, and referred to it as Archimedean solid XI. A mark on the model reads: XI 16. Compare MA.304723.059 (plastic), MA.304723.060 (plastic), and MA.304723.061 (paper).
- References:
- Magnus J. Wenninger, Polyhedron Models, Cambridge: The University Press, 1971, p. 31.
- A. H. Wheeler, Catalog of Models.
- A. H. Wheeler Papers, Mathematics Collections, National Museum of American History.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Object Name
- Geometric Model
- maker
- Wheeler, Albert Harry
- place made
- United States: Massachusetts, Worcester
- Physical Description
- plastic (overall material)
- tan (overall color)
- cut and glued (overall production method/technique)
- Measurements
- average spatial: 7.5 cm x 7.5 cm x 7.5 cm; 2 15/16 in x 2 15/16 in x 2 15/16 in
- ID Number
- MA.304723.059
- accession number
- 304723
- catalog number
- 304723.059
- Credit Line
- Gift of Helen M. Wheeler
- subject
- Mathematics
- See more items in
- Medicine and Science: Mathematics
- Science & Mathematics
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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