B. W. Arnold's 1869 School Desk and Seat Patent Model

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Description:

B. W. Arnold in Des Moines, Iowa, received a U.S. patent for an improved school desk. Patent no. 97338 was issued on November 30, 1869.

This desk has a flat front face and a seat that folds up towards the desk. The desk on the back folds down. The desks are made of wood with metal hinges. The design offers flexibility, but no allowances are made for storage. The legs are painted black to imitate cast iron and flare out.

We are not aware of any additional information about the inventor/patentee.

Date Made: 1869Patent Date: 1869-11-30

Patentee: Arnold, B. W.Transfer: U.S. Patent and Trademark OfficeInventor: Arnold, B. W.

Location: Currently not on view

Referenced In Patent Specifications: United States: Iowa, Des Moines

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.65.0371Catalog Number: 65.0371Accession Number: 249602Patent Number: 97,338

Object Name: modeldesk modelObject Type: Patent Model

Physical Description: wood (overall material)metal (overall material)Measurements: overall: 5 in x 5 in x 4 1/2 in; 12.7 cm x 12.7 cm x 11.43 cm

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a4-f900-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_679719

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