Geometric Model by Richard P. Baker
Geometric Model by Richard P. Baker
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- Description
- This geometric model was constructed by Richard P. Baker in the early twentieth century when he was Associate Professor of Mathematics at the University of Iowa. Baker believed that models were essential for the teaching of many parts of mathematics and physics, and over 100 of his models are in the museum collections.
- The model is a painted wire structure in five planes. It includes a white circle and is presently in two pieces (other pieces may be missing). Unlike most Baker models, it has no paper label that indicates the name and number he assigned to it.
- This model is one that Baker described in his catalog as of type C. He characterized such models as follows: "Wire models. Of steel wire one eighth and one sixteenth inch. The wires are painted in colors to suit the theory so that in general the use of letters is avoided."
- Unfortunately, the age of the model is such that it is hard to be sure that one is assigning the correct color to wires.
- Reference:
- Richard P. Baker, Mathematical Models, Iowa City, 1931, p. 1.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Object Name
- geometric model
- maker
- Baker, Richard P.
- place made
- United States: Iowa, Iowa City
- Physical Description
- metal (overall material)
- yellow (overall color)
- orange (overall color)
- blue (overall color)
- white (overall color)
- soldered (overall production method/technique)
- Measurements
- average spatial: 10.8 cm x 23 cm x 16.5 cm; 4 1/4 in x 9 1/16 in x 6 1/2 in
- ID Number
- MA.211257.126
- accession number
- 211257
- catalog number
- 211257.126
- Credit Line
- Gift of Frances E. Baker
- subject
- Mathematics
- See more items in
- Medicine and Science: Mathematics
- Science & Mathematics
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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