Geometric Model by A. Harry Wheeler, Five Intersecting Regular Octahedra Inscriptible in a Regular Dodecahedron

National Museum of American History

Object Details

Wheeler, Albert Harry
Description
This wooden skeleton model represents five intersecting regular octahedra inscriptible in a regular dodecahedron. A sticker on the model reads: 214.
Location
Currently not on view
Credit Line
Gift of Helen M. Wheeler
ID Number
MA.304723.824
catalog number
304723.824
accession number
304723
Object Name
geometric model
Physical Description
wood (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 18.5 cm x 18.5 cm x 18.5 cm; 7 9/32 in x 7 9/32 in x 7 9/32 in
place made
United States: Massachusetts, Worcester
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Subject
Mathematics
Record ID
nmah_1691577
Metadata Usage (text)
CC0
GUID (Link to Original Record)
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746b3-e447-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
Geometric Model by A. Harry Wheeler, Five Intersecting Regular Octahedra Inscriptible in a Regular Dodecahedron
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