Geometric Model by A. Harry Wheeler, Rhombicosidodecahedron
Geometric Model by A. Harry Wheeler, Rhombicosidodecahedron
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- Description
- The ancient Greek mathematician Archimedes enumerated the eighteen regular and semi-regular solids, and they are known as Archimedean solids in his honor.
- This cut and folded tan paper model has a total of sixty-two faces; twenty triangles, thirty squares, and twelve hexagons. It is number XV among Wheeler's Archimedean solids and number 20 in his general list of models.
- A mark on the model reads: A. Harry Wheeler (/) Nov. 5, 1931 (/) Pat. 1292188. Another mark reads: 20. A third mark reads: XV.
- Compare MA.304723.067, MA.304723.068, and 1979.0102.291.
- Reference:
- Magnus J. Wenninger, Polyhedron Models, Cambridge: The University Press, 1971, p..28.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Object Name
- Geometric Model
- Other Terms
- Geometric Model; Rhombicosidodecahedron; Archimedean Solid
- date made
- 1931 11 05
- patentee
- Wheeler, Albert Harry
- maker
- Wheeler, Albert Harry
- place made
- United States: Massachusetts, Worcester
- Physical Description
- paper (overall material)
- tan (overall color)
- cut and folded (overall production method/technique)
- Measurements
- average spatial: 13 cm x 13 cm x 13 cm; 5 1/8 in x 5 1/8 in x 5 1/8 in
- ID Number
- MA.304723.068
- accession number
- 304723
- catalog number
- 304723.068
- 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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