Geometric Model by Michael Dipierro, a Student of A. Harry Wheeler, Union of Four Sphenoids

Geometric Model by Michael Dipierro, a Student of A. Harry Wheeler, Union of Four Sphenoids

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Description
A sphenoid is a form of tetrahedron with triangular (but not ncessarily equilateral) sides. This paper model represents an intersection of four sphenoids. It has eight points on both the top on the bottom, corresponding to verticies of the sphenoids. A paper tag on the model reads: 361. Another mark on the object reads: No. 361 (/) MICHAEL DIPIERRO (/) APRIL 29, 1935.
Location
Currently not on view
Object Name
Geometric Model
Other Terms
Geometric Model; Polyhedron, Faceted
date made
1935 04 29
teacher
Wheeler, Albert Harry
maker
Dipierro, Michael
place made
United States: Massachusetts, Worcester
Physical Description
paper (overall material)
tan (overall color)
cut and glued (overall production method/technique)
Measurements
average spatial: 12.5 cm x 14.5 cm x 14.5 cm; 4 29/32 in x 5 23/32 in x 5 23/32 in
ID Number
MA.304723.190
accession number
304723
catalog number
304723.190
Credit Line
Gift of Helen M. Wheeler
subject
Mathematics
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Data Source
National Museum of American History
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