Geometric Model by A. Harry Wheeler, Compound of Three Octahedra

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Geometric Model by A. Harry Wheeler, Compound of Three Octahedra
Geometric Model by A. Harry Wheeler, Compound of Three Octahedra
Geometric Model by A. Harry Wheeler, Compound of Three Octahedra
Geometric Model by A. Harry Wheeler, Compound of Three Octahedra
Geometric Model by A. Harry Wheeler, Compound of Three Octahedra
Description:

This blue plastic model is a stellated rhombic dodecahedron, with a four-sided pyramid erected on each face of the rhombic dodecahedron. It has forty-eight triangular faces. The model also can be described as a compound of three flattened octahedra.

A mark reads: 583. Another mark reads: 583 (/) DRII.

Compare 1979.0102.106, 1979.0102.107, and 1979.0102.108.

Maker: Wheeler, Albert Harry

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: United States: Massachusetts, Worcester

Subject: Mathematics

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Credit Line: Gift of Louise D. Campbell

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: 1979.0102.106Accession Number: 1979.0102Catalog Number: 1979.0102.106

Object Name: Geometric Model

Physical Description: plastic (overall material)Measurements: overall: 6.5 cm x 6.3 cm x 6.3 cm; 2 9/16 in x 2 15/32 in x 2 15/32 in

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746b3-adb4-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_904864

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