Addison S. Vorse's 1869 School Desk Patent fragment
- Description
- Addison S. Vorse from Des Moines, Iowa, received a U.S. patent for an improved school desk. Patent no. 97005 was issued on March 16, 1869.
- This bench with a desk is made of wood and has steel hardware attached to the bottom. A wooden plaque with a metal piece is screwed into the board as well. The seat is able to fold down, and there is storage for books. The desk is attached to the back of the bench.
- Addison S. Vorse was born in 1821. Along with his brother, Norman, he manufactured and sold agricultural implements in Iowa.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- date made
- 1869
- patent date
- 1869-11-16
- inventor
- Vorse, Addison S.
- referenced in patent specifications
- United States: Iowa, Des Moines
- Physical Description
- wood (overall material)
- metal (overall material)
- steel (overall material)
- Measurements
- overall: 2 1/8 in x 11 in x 8 1/8 in; 5.3975 cm x 27.94 cm x 20.6375 cm
- ID Number
- CL.65.0353
- catalog number
- 65.0353
- accession number
- 249602
- patent number
- 97,005
- subject
- Education
- Patent Models
- See more items in
- Home and Community Life: Education
- Cultures & Communities
- American History Education Collection
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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