Geometric Model by A. Harry Wheeler, Dodecadodecahedron

Geometric Model by A. Harry Wheeler, Dodecadodecahedron

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Description
In this model, the twelve faces of a dodecahedron are replaced by twelve stars. Below and parallel to each of the stars is a regular pentagon. Only five rhombuses from the corners of a pentagon show beneath each star. The pentagons intersect one another.
This model is cut and folded from tan paper. A mark on the model reads: March (/) 09-1919. A typed tag reads: D24. A mark in pencil reads: 340 (/) D24.
Compare MA.304723.186 and MA.304723.163.
Location
Currently not on view
Object Name
Geometric Model
date made
1919 03 09
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: 10.5 cm x 12.5 cm x 12.5 cm; 4 1/8 in x 4 29/32 in x 4 29/32 in
ID Number
MA.304723.163
accession number
304723
catalog number
304723.163
Credit Line
Gift of Helen M. Wheeler
subject
Mathematics
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Data Source
National Museum of American History
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