Geometric Model by A. Harry Wheeler, Octahedron Transformable into Octahedron, Dissected Polyhedron

National Museum of American History

Object Details

Wheeler, Albert Harry
Description
This regular octahedron divides into two pieces that can be rearranged into a second octahedron.
Location
Currently not on view
Credit Line
Gift of Helen M. Wheeler
1937 10 17
ID Number
MA.304723.575
accession number
304723
catalog number
304723.575
Object Name
Geometric Model
Physical Description
paper (overall material)
tan (overall color)
cut and glued (overall production method/technique)
Measurements
average spatial: 10.6 cm x 8 cm x 8 cm; 4 3/16 in x 3 5/32 in x 3 5/32 in
place made
United States: Massachusetts, Worcester
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Dissected Polyhedra
Science & Mathematics
National Museum of American History
Subject
Mathematics
Record ID
nmah_1072668
Metadata Usage (text)
CC0
GUID (Link to Original Record)
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a9-409c-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
Dissected Polyhedron of A. H. Wheeler - Octahedron, in Pieces
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