Patent Model for a Hand Stamp

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Object Details

maker

Elliot, William H.

Description (Brief)

This patent model demonstrates an invention for a self-inking stamp, operated by hand or foot; the invention was granted number 16641.

Location

Currently not on view

Date made

1857

date made

ca 1857

patent date

1857-02-17

ID Number

GA.89797.016641

accession number

89797

patent number

016641

catalog number

GA*89797.016641

Object Name

patent model

Mold, Hand

Stamp, Printing

Object Type

Patent Model

Other Terms

Mold, Hand; Type Founding

Stamp, Printing; Relief; Flatbed Platten

Physical Description

metal (overall material)

Measurements

overall: 17.5 cm x 17.5 cm x 8 cm; 6 7/8 in x 6 7/8 in x 3 1/8 in

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Work and Industry: Graphic Arts

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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/ng49ca746a8-99f0-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record ID

nmah_998162