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

Model for Desargues' Theorem by Richard P. Baker - Baker's No. 49a
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Model for Desargues' Theorem by Richard P. Baker - Baker's No. 49a
Model for Desargues' Theorem by Richard P. Baker - Baker's No. 49a
Model for Desargues' Theorem by Richard P. Baker - Baker's No. 49a
Model for Desargues' Theorem by Richard P. Baker - Baker's No. 49a
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.

Date Made: ca 1900-1935ca 1910-1935

Maker: Baker, Richard P.

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: United States: Iowa, Iowa City

Subject: Mathematics

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Credit Line: Gift of Frances E. Baker

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: MA.211257.001Accession Number: 211257Catalog 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

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a9-3541-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_1079654

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