Geometric Model by A. Harry Wheeler, Bisected Cube, Portion, Dissected Polyhedron

Description:

This tan, red, green and yellow plastic model has nine faces including three squares and six equilateral triangles. With 1979.0102.035, it forms a cube. A mark on the object reads: 85. Another mark reads: 85 (/) H3P1.

A drawing relating to this model, dated February 21, 1939. is in 1979.3002.40.

Date Made: 1939 02 21

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, Dissected Polyhedra

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Credit Line: Gift of Louise D. Campbell

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: 1979.0102.036Accession Number: 1979.0102Catalog Number: 1979.0102.036

Object Name: Geometric Model

Physical Description: plastic (overall material)Measurements: overall: 8.7 cm x 12.4 cm x 12.4 cm; 3 7/16 in x 4 7/8 in x 4 7/8 in

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a7-3ee6-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_904817

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