Object Details
maker
Baker, Richard P.
Description
This wire model has three painted triangular pieces that fit together at eight solder joints. It is not presently assembled and ther is no maker's tag.
In style, this model is like others made by Richard P. Baker, who spent his career on the mathematics faculty of the University of Iowa. The model has no maker's tag.
Location
Currently not on view
Credit Line
Gift of Frances E. Baker
date made
1905-1935
ID Number
MA.211257.125
accession number
211257
catalog number
211257.125
Object Name
Geometric Model
geometric model
Physical Description
metal (overall material)
orange (overall color)
green (overall color)
blue (overall color)
yellow (overall color)
soldered (overall production method/technique)
Measurements
average spatial: 21 cm x 19 cm x 23 cm; 8 9/32 in x 7 15/32 in x 9 1/16 in
place made
United States: Iowa, Iowa City
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Data Source
National Museum of American History
Subject
Mathematics
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmah_1088370