Object Details
maker
Baker, Richard P.
Description
This 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. The theorem is named for the French mathematician Girard Desargues (1591-1661), an early contributor to what would come to be called projective geometry.
A paper tag reads: No.247 (/) Section of 6-pt. in R3 by (/) R2. This model is not listed in Baker's 1905 catalog, but is included in the 1931 catalog. The model sold for $12.50.
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
date made
ca 1906-1935
ID Number
MA.211257.043
accession number
211257
catalog number
211257.043
Object Name
geometric model
Physical Description
metal (overall material)
red (overall color)
green (overall color)
yellow (overall color)
blue (overall color)
soldered (overall production method/technique)
Measurements
average spatial: 10.4 cm x 23.6 cm x 10 cm; 4 3/32 in x 9 9/32 in x 3 15/16 in
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Data Source
National Museum of American History
Subject
Mathematics
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmah_1082195