Geometric Model by Richard P. Baker, Ruled Surface with Two Tangent Lines

Ruled Surface by Richard P. Baker, Surface with Two Tangent Lines
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Ruled Surface by Richard P. Baker, Surface with Two Tangent Lines
Ruled Surface by Richard P. Baker, Surface with Two Tangent Lines
Ruled Surface by Richard P. Baker, Surface with Two Tangent Lines
Ruled Surface by Richard P. Baker, Surface with Two Tangent Lines
Ruled Surface by Richard P. Baker, Surface with Two Tangent Lines
Ruled Surface by Richard P. Baker, Surface with Two Tangent Lines
Description:

This ruled surface has a wooden frame painted black. It has a curved top and bottom, both with loops. One side of the frame is vertical, the other two curved. The surface is ruled in yellow threads. Two tangent lines, one in pink and one in blue, stretch from the top loop to the bottom loop. Both lines lie entirely on the surface.

The model has no maker's marks, but the style is that of Richard P. Baker of the University of Iowa.

Date Made: ca 1906-1935

Maker: Baker, Richard P.

Location: Currently not on view

Subject: Mathematics

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Credit Line: Gift of Brown University Department of Mathematics

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: MA.304722.32Catalog Number: 304722.32Accession Number: 304722

Object Name: geometric modelgeometric model

Physical Description: wood (frame material)yarn, thread (strings material)Measurements: overall: 41.5 cm x 40 cm x 40 cm; 16 11/32 in x 15 3/4 in x 15 3/4 in

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746aa-640d-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_1196295

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