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.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- date made
- 1870
- patent date
- 1870-08-16
- patentee
- Piehl, John F.
- transfer
- U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
- inventor
- Piehl, John F.
- referenced in patent specifications
- United States: Indiana, Richmond
- 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
- ID Number
- CL.65.0376
- catalog number
- 65.0376
- accession number
- 249602
- patent number
- 106,403
- subject
- Education
- Patent Models
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- Home and Community Life: Education
- Cultures & Communities
- American History Education Collection
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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