Geometric Model by R. L. Curtis, a Student of A. Harry Wheeler, One-Sided Polyhedron

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Geometric Model by A. Harry Wheeler, One-Sided Polyhedron
Geometric Model by A. Harry Wheeler, One-Sided Polyhedron
Geometric Model by A. Harry Wheeler, One-Sided Polyhedron
Description:

This cut, folded and glued paper model has tetrahedral symmetry. The model appears to be the union of four faceted octahedra (also called heptahedra or tetrahemihexahedra - models like MA.304723.380).

A mark on the model reads: 662. Another mark reads: Curtis 10/18/38.

Wheeler referred to this model as being from Brűckner VIII – 36. He gave it the additional number M21.

Compare models MA.304723.415 and MA.304723.391. They are not identical

Reference:

A.H. Wheeler, Catalog of Models, A. H. Wheeler Papers, Mathematics Collections, National Museum of American History

Date Made: 1938 10 18

Teacher: Wheeler, Albert HarryMaker: Curtis, Robert L.

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: United States: Massachusetts, Worcester

Subject: Mathematics

Subject:

See more items in: Medicine and Science: Mathematics, Science & Mathematics

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Credit Line: Gift of Helen M. Wheeler

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: MA.304723.391Catalog Number: 304723.391Accession Number: 304723

Object Name: Geometric Model

Physical Description: paper (overall material)tan (overall color)cut and glued (overall production method/technique)Measurements: average spatial: 10 cm x 12 cm x 11.5 cm; 3 15/16 in x 4 23/32 in x 4 17/32 in

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746b5-0498-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_1069082

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