Patent model for printers' sidesticks and quoins

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Object Details

maker

Gilbert, William

Description (Brief)

This patent model demonstrates an invention for printers' quoins and sidesticks which was granted patent number 164543. Tapered sidesticks were grooved along the inclined side. Quoins, with a metal key to slide in the groove, were made using a pair of wedge-shaped blocks to provide fine adjustment.

Location

Currently not on view

date made

ca 1875

patent date

1875-06-15

ID Number

GA.89797.164543

patent number

164543

accession number

089797

catalog number

GA*89797.164543

Object Name

manufacture, sidesticks and quoins

Coin, Printer's

quoin, printer's

Object Type

Patent Model

Physical Description

wood (overall material)

Measurements

overall: 6.2 cm x 23.4 cm x 10.5 cm; 2 7/16 in x 9 3/16 in x 4 1/8 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/ng49ca746ab-b1c0-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record ID

nmah_998972