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Geometric Model by A. Harry Wheeler, Stellated Polyhedron

Object Details

Description
This cut and taped tan paper model has eight long spikes and twelve shorter spikes, arranged in pairs.
A mark in pencil on the model reads: Dec 9 (/) 10.
Most of the taped models in Wheeler's collection are from much later than 1910.
Location
Currently not on view
Data Source
National Museum of American History
maker
Wheeler, Albert Harry
date made
1910 12 09
Credit Line
Gift of Helen M. Wheeler
Physical Description
paper (overall material)
tan (overall color)
cut and taped (overall production method/technique)
Measurements
average spatial: 15.2 cm x 15.2 cm x 15 cm; 5 31/32 in x 5 31/32 in x 5 29/32 in
Object Name
Geometric Model
Geometric Model by A. Harry Wheeler, Stellated Polyhedron
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