Geometric Model by A. Harry Wheeler, Cube Intersected Hexagonally by a Plane, Portion, Bisected Cube

Geometric Model by A. Harry Wheeler, Cube Intersected Hexagonally by a Plane, Portion, Bisected Cube

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Description
This tan and yellow plastic model has seven sides - three isosceles triangles, three irregular pentagons, and one regular hexagon.
A mark on the model reads: 84 (/) HP1.
Compare 1979.0102.028.
Models 1979.0102.029 and 1979.0102.032 together form a cube.
Location
Currently not on view
Object Name
Geometric Model
maker
Wheeler, Albert Harry
place made
United States: Massachusetts, Worcester
Physical Description
plastic (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 9.4 cm x 12.8 cm x 12.8 cm; 3 11/16 in x 5 1/32 in x 5 1/32 in
ID Number
1979.0102.029
accession number
1979.0102
catalog number
1979.0102.029
Credit Line
Gift of Louise D. Campbell
subject
Mathematics
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Data Source
National Museum of American History
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