Geometric Model by A. Harry Wheeler, Square Antiprism Intersecting Square Antipyramid (Partial)

Geometric Model by A. Harry Wheeler, Square Antiprism Intersecting Square Antipyramid (Partial)

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Description
According to Wheeler's description, this green and yellow plastic model represents a square antipyramid intersecting a square antiprism. The model is hollow (one end face is missing, as are two side pieces) and appears to be only a square antipyramid missing one two side faces and the bottom (or possibly the antiprism). A mark on the model reads: 756 Q18.
For related objects, see 1979.0102.129 and 1979.0102.315. These models do ot seem to bit together.
Reference:
A.H. Wheeler, Catalog of Models, A. H. Wheeler Papers, Mathematics Collections, National Museum of American History.
Location
Currently not on view
Object Name
Geometric Model
maker
Wheeler, Albert Harry
place made
United States: Massachusetts, Worcester
Physical Description
plastic (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 10.8 cm x 8 cm x 5 cm; 4 1/4 in x 3 5/32 in x 1 31/32 in
ID Number
1979.0102.315
accession number
1979.0102
catalog number
1979.0102.315
Credit Line
Gift of Louise D. Campbell
subject
Mathematics
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Data Source
National Museum of American History
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