Object Details
- Baker, Richard P.
- Description
- This metal model was constructed by Richard P. Baker. A mathematics professor at the University of Iowa, Baker believed that models were essential instruction in many parts of mathematics and physics. Over one hundred of his models are in the NMAH collections.
- The painted wire structure is a model for Desargues' Theorem. A paper tag reads: No. 49a Desagues' Theorem by (/) projection (/) Triangles in different (/) planes. This version of the model is not listed in Baker's 1905 catalog, but is included in the 1931 catalog. The model sold for $2.50.
- References:
- R. P. Baker, Mathematical Models, Iowa City, Iowa, 1931, p. 13.
- Richard P. Baker Papers, University Archives, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Credit Line
- Gift of Frances E. Baker
- ca 1900-1935
- ca 1910-1935
- ID Number
- MA.211257.001
- accession number
- 211257
- catalog number
- 211257.001
- Object Name
- geometric model
- Physical Description
- metal (overall material)
- paper (tag material)
- blue (wire colar)
- green (wire color)
- white (wire color)
- soldered (overall production method/technique)
- Measurements
- average spatial: 6.2 cm x 33.4 cm x 13.9 cm; 2 7/16 in x 13 5/32 in x 5 15/32 in
- place made
- United States: Iowa, Iowa City
- See more items in
- Medicine and Science: Mathematics
- Science & Mathematics
- National Museum of American History
- Subject
- Mathematics
- Record ID
- nmah_1079654
- GUID (Link to Original Record)
- https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a9-3541-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
