Geometric Model by A. Harry Wheeler, Subgroup Icosahedra
Geometric Model by A. Harry Wheeler, Subgroup Icosahedra
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- Description
- This model has eight points, each of which is the apex of a hexagonal pyramid with six isosceles triangles for sides. Edges of the pyramids are joined symmetrically to form a figure with eight holes. Compare MA.304723.260, which lacks the holes.
- A typed tag on the model reads IS 12. Another mark reads: :No 494 (/) Icosahedron (/) July-16-1935.
- Wheeler placed this model in his "subgroup icosahedra."
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Object Name
- Geometric Model
- date made
- 1935 07 16
- maker
- Wheeler, Albert Harry
- place made
- United States: Massachusetts, Worcester
- Physical Description
- paper (overall material)
- tan (overall color)
- cut, folded & glued. (overall production method/technique)
- Measurements
- average spatial: 8 cm x 7.5 cm x 8 cm; 3 5/32 in x 2 15/16 in x 3 5/32 in
- ID Number
- MA.304723.248
- accession number
- 304723
- catalog number
- 304723.248
- 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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