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Polyhedron Model by Martin Berman, Parabiaugmented Truncated Dodecahedron

Object Details

Description
This model is an extension of a truncated dodecahedron. On two of decagonal faces, the decagon serves as the base of a figure with a regular pentagon on top and five squares and fiveequilateral triangles below. These "augmented" sides are opposite one another. The faces of the model total thrity equilateral triangles, ten squares, two regular pentagons, and ten regular decagons.
On Berman's models of regular-faced convex polyhedra, see 1978.1065.01.
Location
Currently not on view
Data Source
National Museum of American History
maker
Berman, Martin
date made
1970
Credit Line
Gift of Martin Berman
Physical Description
paper (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 27 cm x 28 cm x 29 cm; 10 5/8 in x 11 1/32 in x 11 13/32 in
Object Name
geometric model
Polyhedron Model by Martin Berman, Parabiaugmented Truncated Dodecahedron
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