Patent Model of a Pantographic Engraving Machine

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Object Details

maker

Taylor, Isaac

Description (Brief)

This patent model demonstrates an invention for a pantographic apparatus which was granted patent number 8991. The pantographic apparatus is used for engraving multiple images precisely placed and at extreme reduction; also for the engraving of cylinders for calico printing, and for the decoration of wallpaper. The patentee was Isaac Taylor, from Stamford Rivers, England.

Location

Currently not on view

date made

ca 1852

patent date

1852-06-01

ID Number

GA.89797.008991

patent number

008991

accession number

089797

catalog number

GA*89797.008991

Object Name

patent model

Machine, Engraving

machine, engraving, wallpaper

Object Type

Patent Model

Physical Description

metal (overall material)

wood (overall material)

Measurements

overall: 40 cm x 31 cm x 46.5 cm; 15 3/4 in x 12 3/16 in x 18 5/16 in

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Data Source

National Museum of American History

Metadata Usage

CC0

Link to Original Record

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a8-85d8-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record ID

nmah_998791