Patent model for typesetting machine

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Object Details

maker

Harger, H.

Description (Brief)

This patent model demonstrates an invention for an improved type-setting machine. It consists of a frame, type-case, and composing stick; it was granted patent number 28857.

Location

Currently not on view

date made

ca 1860

patent date

1860-06-26

ID Number

1997.0198.07

accession number

1997.0198

catalog number

1997.0198.07

patent number

28857

Object Name

patent model

machine, typesetting

apparatus, pneumatic sheet feed

Object Type

Patent Model

Physical Description

wood (overall material)

metal (overall material)

Measurements

overall: 7 1/4 in x 7 1/4 in x 12 in; 18.415 cm x 18.415 cm x 30.48 cm

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Work

Communications

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Data Source

National Museum of American History

Metadata Usage

CC0

Link to Original Record

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a4-f7b4-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record ID

nmah_687605