Geometric Model by A. Harry Wheeler, Irregular Icosahedron
Geometric Model by A. Harry Wheeler, Irregular Icosahedron
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- Description
- This tan paper model consists of a regular octahedron with eight triangular pyramids attached, one on each face. Wheeler called it a form of icosahedron.
- A paper tag reads: IS 5. A mark in pencil reads: No. 487 (/) IS(5). Another mark in pencil reads: Icosahedron (/) July 31 (/) 1935.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Object Name
- Geometric Model
- date made
- 1935 07 31
- maker
- Wheeler, Albert Harry
- place made
- United States: Massachusetts, Worcester
- Physical Description
- paper (overall material)
- Measurements
- overall: 8 cm x 5.5 cm x 5.5 cm; 3 5/32 in x 2 5/32 in x 2 5/32 in
- ID Number
- 1979.0102.103
- accession number
- 1979.0102
- catalog number
- 1979.0102.103
- Credit Line
- Gift of Louise D. Campbell
- subject
- Mathematics
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- Medicine and Science: Mathematics
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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