Geometric Model by A. Harry Wheeler, Triangular Pyramid

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Geometric Model by A. Harry Wheeler, Triangular Pyramid
Geometric Model by A. Harry Wheeler, Triangular Pyramid
Description:

Models 1979.0102.205, MA.304723.715, MA.304723.716, and MA.304723.717 are identical triangular pyramids. Each has three plastic transparent sides and a white plastic triangular base. The four models can be joined to form a square pyramid with white sides and a transparent base.

Maker: Wheeler, Albert Harry

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.304723.716Accession Number: 304723Catalog Number: 304723.716

Object Name: Geometric Model

Physical Description: plastic (overall material)green (overall color)white (overall color)cut and glued (overall production method/technique)Measurements: average spatial: 3 cm x 7.6 cm x 6.6 cm; 1 3/16 in x 3 in x 2 19/32 in

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a9-2d4e-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_1073527

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