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Geometric Model by A. Harry Wheeler, Pentagonal Dodecahedron

Object Details

Description
The top and bottom of this model are sets of three larger triangles. Three irregular pentagons rise (or fall) from the outside of these. Six additional pentagons and three pairs of small triangles are aroung the middle of the model., making for a total of six larger triangles, twelve irregular pentagons, and eighteen small triangles. Each pentagon is coplanar with two triangles. A mark on the model reads: Pentagonal (/) Dodecahedron (/) Nov-11-1935.
Location
Currently not on view
Data Source
National Museum of American History
maker
Wheeler, Albert Harry
date made
1935 11 11
Credit Line
Gift of Helen M. Wheeler
Physical Description
paper (overall material)
tan (overall color)
cut and glued (overall production method/technique)
Measurements
average spatial: 6.5 cm x 6.5 cm x 6.5 cm; 2 9/16 in x 2 9/16 in x 2 9/16 in
Object Name
Geometric Model
Geometric Model of A. Harry Wheeler - Pentagonal Dodecahedron
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