Object Details
maker
Wheeler, Albert Harry
Description
This plastic geometric model consists of four identical figures, each joined to the other three by a short edge. The middle is a large hole. Wheeler envisioned this model as four examples of his model 695 (MA.304723.413), arranged in alternating quadrants of a regular octahedron.
The Wheeler’s number for the model, 699, is written on one face. Wheeler classified the model as a one-sided polyhedron.
Location
Currently not on view
Credit Line
Gift of Helen M. Wheeler
date made
ca 1940
ID Number
MA.304723.409
accession number
304723
catalog number
304723.409
Object Name
geometric model
Physical Description
plastic (overall material)
white (overall color)
yellow (overall color)
blue (overall color)
purple (overall color)
cut and glued (overall production method/technique)
Measurements
average spatial: 12.5 cm x 15.8 cm x 17.5 cm; 4 29/32 in x 6 7/32 in x 6 7/8 in
place made
United States: Massachusetts, Worcester
Related Publication
Wheeler, A.H.. List of Wheeler Models
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Data Source
National Museum of American History
Subject
Mathematics
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmah_1069142