Patent Model of a Machine for Casting Printers' Leads

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Object Details

maker

Goodale, John

Description (Brief)

This patent model demonstrates an invention for a casting printers’ lead; it was granted patent number 155609. Molten lead was rolled out to thickness between two flexible steel belts, then cut into strips, trimmed, and planed smooth.

Location

Currently not on view

date made

ca 1874

patent date

1874-10-06

ID Number

GA.24905

patent number

155609

accession number

1978.1070

catalog number

GA*24905

Object Name

machine, typecasting

Machine, Dressing

Object Type

Patent Model

Physical Description

metal (overall material)

wood (overall material)

Measurements

overall: 20 cm x 10.5 cm x 32.5 cm; 7 7/8 in x 4 1/8 in x 12 13/16 in

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Work

Communications

Industry & Manufacturing

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Data Source

National Museum of American History

Metadata Usage

CC0

Link to Original Record

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a8-83b9-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record ID

nmah_998766