Patent Model for a Paper-Feeding Apparatus for Hand Presses

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Object Details

maker

Mathers, Ebenezer

Siegfried, William D.

Description (Brief)

This patent model demonstrates an invention for an automatic sheet feeder for hand presses which was granted patent number 12634. It was assumed that the platen would be fitted with tympan blankets, and the press supplied with an inking machine. The model, on a Washington-style press frame, is missing the feed apparatus itself as well as the inking rollers and press toggles.

Location

Currently not on view

date made

ca 1855

patent date

1855-04-03

ID Number

GA.89797.012634

accession number

089797

patent number

012634

catalog number

GA*89797.012634

Object Name

patent model

Feeder, Paper

Object Type

Patent Model

Physical Description

metal (overall material)

wood (overall material)

Measurements

overall: 26 cm x 13.5 cm x 26 cm; 10 1/4 in x 5 5/16 in x 10 1/4 in

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Communications

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Data Source

National Museum of American History

Metadata Usage

CC0

Link to Original Record

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ab-c830-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record ID

nmah_998934