Patent Model of a Paper-ruling Machine

National Museum of American History

Object Details

Tregurtha, James
Description (Brief)
This patent model demonstrates an invention for a paper-ruling machine which was granted patent number 155815. The patent details mechanisms for the control of the striker, or pen-lifting apparatus.
Location
Currently not on view
ca 1874
patent date
1874-10-13
ID Number
GA.89797.155815
patent number
155815
accession number
089797
catalog number
GA*89797.155815
Object Name
patent model; machine, paper ruling
Object Type
Patent Model
Other Terms
Machine, Paper Ruling; Bookbinding
Physical Description
metal (overall material)
wood (overall material)
cloth (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 26 cm x 16.3 cm x 30 cm; 10 1/4 in x 6 7/16 in x 11 13/16 in
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Communications
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National Museum of American History
Record ID
nmah_998798
Metadata Usage (text)
CC0
GUID (Link to Original Record)
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a8-899f-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
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