Object Details
maker
Wheeler, Albert Harry
Description
This is a dissection of a stellated rhombic dodecahedron into thirteen pieces. One of these is a central rhombic dodecahedron. The other twelve are rhombic pyramids, hinged together. They may be rearranged to form a second rhombic dodecahedron. The model is stored in a folded paper box which is glued together. This is Wheeler's model 783.
Location
Currently not on view
Credit Line
Gift of Helen M. Wheeler
date made
1933 06 21
ID Number
MA.304723.330
accession number
304723
catalog number
304723.330
Object Name
Geometric Model
Physical Description
paper (overall material)
tan (overall color)
cut and folded (overall production method/technique)
Measurements
average spatial: 10.7 cm x 10.7 cm x 11 cm; 4 7/32 in x 4 7/32 in x 4 11/32 in
place made
United States: Massachusetts, Worcester
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Dissected Polyhedra
Science & Mathematics
Data Source
National Museum of American History
Subject
Mathematics
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmah_1068637