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Geometric Model by A. Harry Wheeler, Polyhedron

Object Details

Description
This cut and glued white plastic model has a regular dodecahedron on the inside. Six equal irregular tetrahedra are attached to six edges of the dodecahedron.
A paper sticker on the model reads: ED4. This makes it part of a series of models on the evolution of the dodecahedron.
Location
Currently not on view
Data Source
National Museum of American History
maker
Wheeler, Albert Harry
Credit Line
Gift of Louise D. Campbell
Physical Description
plastic (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 7.3 cm x 10 cm x 8.2 cm; 2 7/8 in x 3 15/16 in x 3 7/32 in
Object Name
Geometric Model
Geometric Model by A. Harry Wheeler, Regular Dodecahedron with Six Attached Irregular Tetrahedra
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