Patent model for folding chair

National Museum of American History

Object Details

patentee
Sands, Weimer G.
Description (Brief)
This patent model demonstrates an invention for an inexpensive chair that could be arranged in an upright or reclining position, or folded up for storage or shipping. The invention was granted patent number 268941.
Location
Currently not on view
ca 1882
patent date
1882-12-12
ID Number
GA.89797.268941
patent number
268941
accession number
089797
catalog number
GA*89797.268941
Object Name
Chair, Folding and Reclining
Object Type
Patent Model
Physical Description
wood (overall material)
cloth (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 31 cm x 25.5 cm x 14 cm; 12 3/16 in x 10 1/16 in x 5 1/2 in
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National Museum of American History
Record ID
nmah_998966
Metadata Usage (text)
CC0
GUID (Link to Original Record)
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a8-88cc-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
patent model
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