Geometric Model by A. Harry Wheeler, Union of Two Octagonally Intersecting Rhombic Dodecahedra
Geometric Model by A. Harry Wheeler, Union of Two Octagonally Intersecting Rhombic Dodecahedra
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- Description
- This elongated model has numerous faces that are triangles and rhombuses. A mark on it reads: 590. According to Wheeler's clist of models, that model is is of two octagonally intersecting rhombic dodecahedra.
- The object is in poor condition.
- Reference:
- A. H. Wheeler, "List of Models," Mathematics Collections, Non-accession number 1979.3002.83, NMAH.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Object Name
- Geometric Model
- Other Terms
- Geometric Model; Dodecahedra, Union of 2
- unspecified
- Wheeler, Albert Harry
- maker
- Wheeler, Albert Harry
- place made
- United States: Massachusetts, Worcester
- associated place
- United States: Massachusetts, Worcester
- Physical Description
- paper (overall material)
- tan (overall color)
- cut and folded (overall production method/technique)
- Measurements
- average spatial: 9.8 cm x 16.9 cm x 11.5 cm; 3 27/32 in x 6 21/32 in x 4 17/32 in
- ID Number
- MA.304723.332
- accession number
- 304723
- catalog number
- 304723.332
- 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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