Geometric Model by A. Harry Wheeler, First Stellation of the Icosahedron or Trakis Icosahedron
Geometric Model by A. Harry Wheeler, First Stellation of the Icosahedron or Trakis Icosahedron
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- Description
- This is the simplest stellation of a regular icosahedron. Each of the equilateral triangles is replaced by a three-sided pyramid, to give a twenty-pointed star. It is called both the first stellation of an icosahedron and the triakis icosahedron. This tan paper example is cut and folded. A paper tag reads: 363. Another mark reads: May 30 - 1919.
- Reference:
- Magnus J. Wenninger, Polyhedron Models, Cambridge: The University Press, 1971, p. 46.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Object Name
- Geometric Model
- date made
- 1919 05 30
- 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: 11.5 cm x 13.5 cm x 13.5 cm; 4 17/32 in x 5 5/16 in x 5 5/16 in
- ID Number
- MA.304723.191
- accession number
- 304723
- catalog number
- 304723.191
- 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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