Object Details
maker
Baker, Richard P.
Description
These nine wire pieces painted white fit together to form five structures and probably were once one model. The pieces have 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. They were received with other Baker models. The model has no maker's tag.
Location
Currently not on view
Credit Line
Gift of Frances E. Baker
ID Number
MA.211257.127
accession number
211257
catalog number
211257.127
Object Name
Geometric Model
geometric model
Physical Description
metal (overall material)
white (overall color)
soldered (overall production method/technique)
place made
United States: Iowa, Iowa City
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Medicine and Science: Mathematics
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Data Source
National Museum of American History
Subject
Mathematics
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmah_1088376