Patent Model of a Typecasting Machine

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Object Details

maker

Spang, William

Description (Brief)

This patent model demonstrates an invention for a typecasting machine which was granted patent number 110303. The patent details a mechanism for tripping the matrix lever, and opening and closing the mold.

Location

Currently not on view

date made

ca 1870

patent date

1870-12-20

ID Number

GA.89797.110303

patent number

110303

accession number

089797

catalog number

GA*89797.110303

Object Name

machine, typecasting

Machine, Type Casting

Object Type

Patent Model

Other Terms

Machine, Type Casting; Pivotal

Physical Description

metal (overall material)

Measurements

overall: 19.5 cm x 14 cm x 21 cm; 7 11/16 in x 5 1/2 in x 8 1/4 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-b6e2-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record ID

nmah_998769