Geometric Model by A. Harry Wheeler, Rhombic Dodechahedron Transformable into Two Cubes, Dissected Polyhedron

Geometric Model by A. Harry Wheeler, Rhombic Dodechahedron Transformable into Two Cubes, Dissected Polyhedron

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Description
This paper model consists of a paper rhombic dodecahedron divided into six hinged square pyramids and a central cube. The pyramids can be rearranged to form a second cube the same size as the first. This is Wheeler's model 784. Compare the combined pieces of MA*304723.324 and 1979.0102.122 for a plastic version of this model. Also compare Wheeler's model 769 (MA.304723.292, MA.302723.301 and MA.304723.311).
Location
Currently not on view
Object Name
Geometric Model
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: 9.3 cm x 9.3 cm x 9.3 cm; 3 21/32 in x 3 21/32 in x 3 21/32 in
ID Number
MA.304723.328
accession number
304723
catalog number
304723.328
Credit Line
Gift of Helen M. Wheeler
subject
Mathematics
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Medicine and Science: Mathematics
Dissected Polyhedra
Science & Mathematics
Data Source
National Museum of American History
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