Object Details
maker
Baker, Richard P.
Description
This is a model relating to Moebius' theorem. It has a rectangular wooden base. A planar steel wire structure is stuck into holes in base. Black lines are drawn on the base, points labeled; and strings join wire and base.
Location
Currently not on view
Credit Line
Gift of Frances E. Baker
date made
ca 1906-1935
ID Number
MA.211257.082
accession number
211257
catalog number
211257.082
Object Name
geometric model
Physical Description
thread (overall material)
wood (overall material)
metal (overall material)
white (overall color)
blue (overall color)
black (overall color)
red (overall color)
wire soldered.string tied. (overall production method/technique)
Measurements
average spatial: 9.9 cm x 25.3 cm x 20.3 cm; 3 29/32 in x 9 31/32 in x 8 in
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Data Source
National Museum of American History
Subject
Mathematics
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmah_1087015