Patent Model for Stereoteype Matrices

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Object Details

maker

Shiland, Alexander

Description (Brief)

This patent model demonstrates an invention for creating stereotype matrices; the invention was granted patent number 119537. The patent describes an apparatus for stamping separate letters into soft materials to make electrotype or stereotype molds, or for stamping letters into wood.

Location

Currently not on view

date made

ca 1871

patent date

1871-10-03

ID Number

GA.89797.119537

patent number

119537

accession number

089797

catalog number

GA*89797.119537

Object Name

manufacture, stereotype matrices

Object Type

Patent Model

Physical Description

metal (overall material)

wood (overall material)

Measurements

overall: 9 cm x 22.2 cm x 20.5 cm; 3 9/16 in x 8 3/4 in x 8 1/16 in

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Data Source

National Museum of American History

Metadata Usage

CC0

Link to Original Record

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746b3-c034-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record ID

nmah_998756