John F. Piehl's 1870 School Desk and Seat Patent Model

Description:

John Piehl from Richmond, Indiana, received a U.S. patent for an improved combination desk and seat. Patent no. 106403 was issued on August 16,1870.

This patent featured a school desk and seat that had a clam-hinge, holding the desk more firmly in place. This design created a longer lasting hinge. There are four cross members that form the folding seat. It has a swiveling book compartment, decorative brass supports, and is mounted on a wooden platform. The plate on the backrest is ripped off. There is storage underneath the desk, but the top does not lift up.

We are not aware of any additional information about the inventor/patentee.

Date Made: 1870Patent Date: 1870-08-16

Patentee: Piehl, John F.Transfer: U.S. Patent and Trademark OfficeInventor: Piehl, John F.

Location: Currently not on view

Referenced In Patent Specifications: United States: Indiana, Richmond

General Subject Association: EducationClassified: Patent Models

Subject:

See more items in: Home and Community Life: Education, American History Education Collection, Cultures & Communities, Patent Model School Seats and Desks

Exhibition:

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Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: CL.65.0376Catalog Number: 65.0376Accession Number: 249602Patent Number: 106,403

Object Name: modeldesk modelObject Type: Patent Model

Physical Description: brass (overall material)wood (overall material)metal (overall material)Measurements: overall: 8 in x 10 1/4 in x 7 in; 20.32 cm x 26.035 cm x 17.78 cm

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ac-272f-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_664174

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