Patent Model of a Pen-ruling Machine

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Object Details

maker

Piper, Edwin J.

Description (Brief)

This patent model demonstrates an invention for a pen-ruling machine which was granted patent number 148381. The patent details an apparatus for arranging all the cams operating the pen bar and stop gate on a hub to the side of the pen cylinder, for quick access and adjustment.

Location

Currently not on view

date made

ca 1874

patent date

1874-03-10

ID Number

GA.89797.148381

patent number

148381

accession number

089797

catalog number

GA*89797.148381

Object Name

patent model; machine, pen ruling

Object Type

Patent Model

Physical Description

metal (overall material)

wood (overall material)

leather (overall material)

Measurements

overall: 22 cm x 15.3 cm x 26 cm; 8 11/16 in x 6 in x 10 1/4 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/ng49ca746a8-8a9d-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record ID

nmah_998801