Geometric Model by A. Harry Wheeler, Sphere Inscribed in Regular Tetrahedraon

Description:

In this cut and glued plastic model, a clear plastic regular tetrahedron surrounds a white ball similar to a Ping-Pong ball. A mark on the model reads: 128 (/) TS.

Compare MA.304723.280 and MA.304723.648.

Maker: Wheeler, Albert Harry

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: United States: Massachusetts, Worcester

Subject: Mathematics

Subject:

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Credit Line: Gift of Helen M. Wheeler

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: MA.304723.648Accession Number: 304723Catalog Number: 304723.648

Object Name: Geometric Model

Physical Description: plastic (overall material)white (overall color)green (overall color)cut and glued (overall production method/technique)Measurements: average spatial: 9 cm x 8.7 cm x 7.7 cm; 3 17/32 in x 3 7/16 in x 3 1/32 in

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a9-3d3c-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_1073067

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