Phantom Cube
Maker and role
Mary C. Harrison, Designer
Production date
1967
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Object detail
Media/Materials
Lucite, wood, metal, glass
Measurements
6 7/8 x 8 x 8" (17.5 x 20.3 x 20.3cm)
Description
Mary Harrison developed an x-ray demonstration prism, called the “phantom cube”. She received a U.S. patent for her invention in 1967. The prism is a learning tool designed to help medical personnel translate 2-dimensional images into 3-dimensional situations.
Object number
2005.6.28a,b
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