Object Details
maker
Boynton, Edward S.
Description (Brief)
This patent model demonstrates an invention for a book-stitching machine which was granted patent number 232446 in 1880. This was an improvement on Boynton's earlier patent, number 203530 in 1878, and allowed for easier adjustment for books of different sizes. The model is damaged.
Location
Currently not on view
date made
ca 1880
patent date
1880-09-21
ID Number
GA.24910
patent number
232447
catalog number
GA*24910
accession number
1978.1070
patent number
232,447
catalog number
24910
Object Name
patent model
Object Type
Patent Model
Physical Description
metal (overall material)
wood (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 11 1/2 in x 22 in x 24 in; 29.21 cm x 55.88 cm x 60.96 cm
overall: 11 in x 22 1/2 in x 24 in; 27.94 cm x 57.15 cm x 60.96 cm
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Work and Industry: Graphic Arts
Patent Models, Graphic Arts
Work
Communications
Industry & Manufacturing
Patent Models
Data Source
National Museum of American History
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmah_1292459