Charles J. Higgins's 1871 School Desk and Seat Patent Model

Original tag.
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Description:

Charles J. Higgins from Indianapolis, Indiana, received a U.S. patent for an improved school desk. Patent no. 112038 was issued on February 21, 1871.

"Charles J. Higgins, Indianapolis, Indiana" is painted on the backrest. The seat folds up and the desktop is stationary with storage underneath. There is a wooden base with metal hinges.

Charles J. Higgins founded Higgins Bent Wood School Furniture Co.

Date Made: 1871Patent Date: 1871-02-21

Higgins, Charles J.: Higgins, Charles J.Transfer: U.S. Patent and Trademark OfficeInventor: Higgins, Charles J.

Location: Currently not on view

Referenced In Patent Specifications: United States: Indiana, Indianapolis

Classified: Patent Models

Subject:

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.65.0380Accession Number: 249602Catalog Number: 65.0380Patent Number: 117058

Object Name: modeldesk modelObject Type: Patent Model

Physical Description: wood (overall material)metal (overall material)Measurements: overall: 11 in x 4 in x 3 in; 27.94 cm x 10.16 cm x 7.62 cm

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a4-f738-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_679701

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