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Model for Desargues' Theorem with Triangles in Different Planes, by Richard P. Baker, Baker #49a

National Museum of American History

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
Metadata Usage (text)
CC0
GUID (Link to Original Record)
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a9-3541-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
Model for Desargues' Theorem by Richard P. Baker - Baker's No. 49a
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