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Patentee:
Mott, John M.  Search this
Transfer:
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office  Search this
Inventor:
Mott, John M.  Search this
Physical Description:
wood (overall material)
metal (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 10 in x 7 in x 8 in; 25.4 cm x 17.78 cm x 20.32 cm
seat: 8 1/4 in x 4 1/8 in x 1/4 in; 20.955 cm x 10.4775 cm x .635 cm
Object Name:
model
desk model
Object Type:
Patent Model
Referenced in patent specifications:
United States: Illinois, Chicago
Date made:
1881
Patent date:
1881-08-02
Description:
John M. Mott from Chicago, Illinois, received a U.S. patent for an improved school desk. Patent no. 245087 was issued on August 2, 1881.
This model is made of tubular wrought iron or angle iron. It has a folding seat and folding desktop. The wood slats are pushed together to create horizontal grooves in the chair. The chair alternates between light and dark wood that is polished. It has metal legs that flare out with feet. The desk connects to the back of the backrest of the chair. There are a silver plated logo, keyhole, and an inkwell impression on the desk. There is a small gap in between the seat and backrest.
We are not aware of any additional information about the inventor/patentee.
Location:
Currently not on view
General subject association:
Education  Search this
Classified:
Patent Models  Search this
ID Number:
CL.65.0412
Catalog number:
65.0412
Accession number:
249602
Patent number:
245,087
See more items in:
Home and Community Life: Education
American History Education Collection
Cultures & Communities
Patent Model School Seats and Desks
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a4-d893-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_667776