Geometric Model by A. Harry Wheeler, Octahedron in an Octahedron
Geometric Model by A. Harry Wheeler, Octahedron in an Octahedron
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- Description
- This brown paper model has eight equilateral triangles for faces. There curves and other marks are drawn in pencil on the faces. One mark reads: Octahedron in (/) an (/) Octahedron (/) Jan 15, 31.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Object Name
- Geometric Model
- date made
- 1931 01 15
- maker
- Wheeler, Albert Harry
- place made
- United States: Massachusetts, Worcester
- Physical Description
- paper (overall material)
- Measurements
- overall: 7 cm x 5.2 cm x 5.2 cm; 2 3/4 in x 2 1/16 in x 2 1/16 in
- ID Number
- 1979.0102.238
- accession number
- 1979.0102
- catalog number
- 1979.0102.238
- Credit Line
- Gift of Louise D. Campbell
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- Medicine and Science: Mathematics
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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