Patent Model of a Book Trimmer

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Object Details

maker

Markham, Larnard F.

Description (Brief)

This patent model demonstrates an invention for a book trimmer which was granted patent number 5523. The machine is for cutting the edges of books, and combines a sliding cutter with a turning and adjustable book holder and an adjustable table.

Location

Currently not on view

date made

ca 1848

patent date

1848-04-18

ID Number

GA.89797.005523

catalog number

GA*89797.005523

accession number

089797

patent number

005523

Object Name

patent model

machine, book trimming

Machine, Trimming

Object Type

Patent Model

Other Terms

Machine, Trimming; Bookbinding

Physical Description

metal (overall material)

wood (overall material)

Measurements

overall: 16.5 cm x 15.5 cm x 12.5 cm; 6 1/2 in x 6 1/8 in x 4 15/16 in

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Work

Communications

Industry & Manufacturing

Patent Models

Data Source

National Museum of American History

Metadata Usage

CC0

Link to Original Record

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ab-a6c8-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record ID

nmah_998707