Patent Model for a Machine for Shaping and Finishing the Backs of Books

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Object Details

maker

Sanborn, G. H.

Coffin, John E.

Description (Brief)

This patent model demonstrates an invention for a machine with a pair of divided rolls, or roll segments, to shape book backs. The invention was granted patent number 25548. G.H. Sanborn (d. 1881) established his reputation and his company with his rounding machine and went on to develop and sell a full line of equipment for bookbinders.

Location

Currently not on view

date made

ca 1859

patent date

1859-09-20

ID Number

GA.89797.025548

patent number

025548

accession number

089797

catalog number

GA*89797.025548

Object Name

patent model

Roll, Finishing

Object Type

Patent Model

Other Terms

Roll, Finishing; Bookbinding

Physical Description

metal (overall material)

wood (overall material)

Measurements

overall: 14.2 cm x 12 cm x 14 cm; 5 9/16 in x 4 3/4 in x 5 1/2 in

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Work

Communications

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Data Source

National Museum of American History

Metadata Usage

CC0

Link to Original Record

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a8-7c30-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record ID

nmah_998730