Patent model for typesetting machine

National Museum of American History

Object Details

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
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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Record ID
nmah_687605
Metadata Usage (text)
CC0
GUID (Link to Original Record)
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a4-f7b4-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
patent model
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