Patent model for typesetting machine

Description (Brief):

This patent model demonstrates an invention for an improved type-setting machine. It consists of a frame, type-case, and composing stick; it was granted patent number 28857.

Date Made: ca 1860Patent Date: 1860-06-26

Maker: Harger, H.

Location: Currently not on view

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Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: 1997.0198.07Accession Number: 1997.0198Catalog Number: 1997.0198.07Patent Number: 28857

Object Name: patent modelmachine, typesettingapparatus, pneumatic sheet feedObject Type: Patent Model

Physical Description: wood (overall material)metal (overall material)Measurements: overall: 7 1/4 in x 7 1/4 in x 12 in; 18.415 cm x 18.415 cm x 30.48 cm

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a4-f7b4-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_687605

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