Patent model for picture frames

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Object Details

maker

Bowers, Sereno A.

Description (Brief)

This patent model demonstrates an invention for a picture frame for hanging on the wall, combined with a writing desk and toiletries case; the invention was granted patent number 191795. The frame was in the form of a box with compartments for toiletries and writing materials, a central hinged leaf with mirror on one side and a writing surface on the other.

Location

Currently not on view

date made

ca 1877

patent date

1877-06-12

ID Number

GA.89797.191795

patent number

191795

accession number

089797

catalog number

GA*89797.191795

Object Name

manufacture, picture frames

Object Type

Patent Model

Physical Description

wood (overall material)

Measurements

overall: 9.5 cm x 24.5 cm x 30.5 cm; 3 3/4 in x 9 5/8 in x 12 in

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Work

Communications

Industry & Manufacturing

Patent Models

Data Source

National Museum of American History

Metadata Usage

CC0

Link to Original Record

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a8-86ec-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record ID

nmah_998969