Geometric Model by A. Harry Wheeler, One-Sided Polyhedron

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Geometric Model by A. Harry Wheeler, One-Sided Polyhedron
Geometric Model by A. Harry Wheeler, One-Sided Polyhedron
Geometric Model by A. Harry Wheeler, One-Sided Polyhedron
Geometric Model by A. Harry Wheeler, One-Sided Polyhedron
Geometric Model by A. Harry Wheeler, One-Sided Polyhedron
Description:

This cut and taped paper model has three triangular sides going inward on the bottom to meet at a point. Around the outside are three triangles that adjoin these sides as well as six additional triangles that meet in pairs at vertices of the base. One side is disconnected. A mark on it reads: e - k + f (/) 9 - 21 +12 = 0 (/) July 31, 1931 (/) OK. A paper tag reads: 721.

Wheeler described the model in his manuscript catalog as "not finished." He gave it the additional number M80.

Reference:

A.H. Wheeler, Catalog of Models, A. H. Wheeler Papers, Mathematics Collections, National Museum of American History.

Date Made: 1931 07 13

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

Exhibition:

Exhibition Location:

Credit Line: Gift of Louise D. Campbell

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: 1979.0102.125Accession Number: 1979.0102Catalog Number: 1979.0102.125

Object Name: Geometric Model

Physical Description: paper (overall material)Measurements: overall: 5 cm x 14.5 cm x 12.4 cm; 1 31/32 in x 5 23/32 in x 4 7/8 in

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a7-535f-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_904880

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