William P. Uhlinger's 1868 School Desk and Seat Patent Model

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William P. Uhlinger from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, received a U.S. patent for an improved school desk. Patent no. 3297 was issued on December 22, 1868.

This desk is attached to the back of the seat, and the desktop does not lift up. There is ironwork on the side of the desk, as well as a shelf underneath the desk for storage. There is also a place for an inkwell. The backrest and seat are flat and have no curves. The metal work is green with metal hinges.

William P. Uhlinger joined with George W. Harris to form W. P. Uhlinger in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The company manufactured and sold school furniture and desks.

Date Made: 1868Patent Date: 1868-12-22

Patentee: Uhlinger, William P.Transfer: U.S. Patent and Trademark OfficeInventor: Uhlinger, William P.

Location: Currently not on view

Referenced In Patent Specifications: United States: Pennsylvania, Philadelphia

Classified: Patent Models

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

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Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: CL.65.0364Accession Number: 249602Catalog Number: 65.0364Patent Number: 73297

Object Name: modeldesk modelObject Type: Patent Model

Physical Description: wood (overall material)metal (overall material)iron (overall material)Measurements: overall: 6 1/2 in x 9 3/4 in x 7 in; 16.51 cm x 24.765 cm x 17.78 cm

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a4-f830-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_679716

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