Patent model for printers' furniture

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Object Details

patentee

Kearney, James A.

Description (Brief)

This patent model demonstrates an invention for adjustable furniture that was intended to replace sidesticks, quoins, and loose furniture; the invention was granted patent number 151883. The device was pulled open to the desired width and locked in that position by driving wedges under two of the feet, which slid in grooves on their side bar.

Location

Currently not on view

date made

ca 1874

patent date

1874-06-09

ID Number

GA.89797.151883

accession number

089797

patent number

151883

catalog number

GA*89797.151883

Object Name

manufacture, printers furniture

Furniture, Printer's

Object Type

Patent Model

Physical Description

wood (overall material)

Measurements

overall: 2.2 cm x 28 cm x 12 cm; 7/8 in x 11 in x 4 3/4 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/ng49ca746a8-7557-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record ID

nmah_998930