Patent model for picture frames

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Object Details

maker

Odenbaugh, Frank

Description (Brief)

This patent model demonstrates an invention for a frame constructed in three parts: a backboard holding the picture, a frame, and a glazed box covering and protecting the frame; all were hinged together, for easy access and cleaning. The invention was granted patent number 190068.

Location

Currently not on view

date made

ca 1877

patent date

1877-04-24

ID Number

1997.0198.12

accession number

1997.0198

patent number

190068

catalog number

1997.0198.12

Object Name

manufacture, picture frames

patent model

stretcher

stretcher frames for canvasses

frames

picture frames

Object Type

stretcher

Patent Model

Physical Description

metal (overall material)

wood (overall material)

Measurements

overall: 5 cm x 29.2 cm x 24.7 cm; 1 15/16 in x 11 1/2 in x 9 3/4 in

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Data Source

National Museum of American History

Metadata Usage

CC0

Link to Original Record

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ab-d51a-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record ID

nmah_1295061