Patent Model for a Paper-ruling Machine

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Object Details

maker

Averell, Ellicott D.

Description (Brief)

This patent model demonstrates an invention for a paper-ruling machine which was granted patent number 135751. The ruling pens on the machine were lowered and lifted by an electro-magnetic apparatus, a 'quick and lively but soft and easy' action. Patentee Averell is best known as the inventor of a wire stitcher (or stapler), which he patented in 1874.

Location

Currently not on view

date made

ca 1873

patent date

1873-02-11

ID Number

GA.89797.135751

accession number

89797

patent number

135751

catalog number

GA*89797.135751

Object Name

patent model

machine, paper ruling

Lapping, Printer's

book finishing

Bindery Machine

Object Type

Patent Model

Other Terms

Bindery Machine; Bookbinding; Paper Ruling

Physical Description

metal (overall material)

wood (overall material)

cloth (overall material)

Measurements

overall: 25.3 cm x 19 cm x 23.5 cm; 9 15/16 in x 7 1/2 in x 9 1/4 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/ng49ca746a5-bbf3-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record ID

nmah_766725