Patent Model of a Table Cabinet for Prints, Maps, Drawings, and Books

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Object Details

maker

Heysinger, Isaac W.

Description (Brief)

This patent model demonstrates an invention for a table with a sliding top that covered a series of slanting storage drawers for storage of prints, maps, drawings and books. The patent was granted number 350588.

Location

Currently not on view

date made

ca 1866

patent date

1886-10-12

ID Number

GA.89797.350588

accession number

089797

patent number

350588

catalog number

GA*89797.350588

Object Name

manufacture, engravers table cabinet

Rack, Storage

Object Type

Patent Model

Physical Description

wood (overall material)

Measurements

overall: 14 cm x 16 cm x 30 cm; 5 1/2 in x 6 5/16 in x 11 13/16 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/ng49ca746a8-730c-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record ID

nmah_998929