Main Index Page

Last updated 22/7/2025

x

This page is being used to collect information about the history of How to Construct Pentagrams / Five-Pointed Stars. Please contact me if you know any of this information is incorrect or if you have any other information that should be added. Thank you.

**********

The Fold and One Cut Pentagram - 1870/3 onwards

**********

1890

Diagrams for an uncut five-pointed star from a pentagon appear in 'Exercises Methodiques de Travaux Manuels' by Jean Boogaerts, which was published in Belgium and France in 1890.

**********

The Simple Fold and Cut Five-Pointed Star - 1890 onwards

**********