Patent Model of a Book-stitching Machine

Description (Brief):

This patent model demonstrates an invention for a machine for sewing books using a double-loop stitch. The invention was granted patent number 250991.

Date Made: ca 1881Patent Date: 1881-12-13

Maker: Smyth, David McConnel

Location: Currently not on view

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Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: GA.89797.250991Patent Number: 250991Accession Number: 089797Catalog Number: GA*89797.250991

Object Name: Machine, SewingObject Type: machine sewingPatent ModelOther Terms: Machine, Sewing; Bookbinding

Physical Description: wood (overall material)metal (part material)Measurements: overall: 18.5 cm x 19.5 cm x 11.5 cm; 7 5/16 in x 7 11/16 in x 4 1/2 in

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a8-611b-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_998711

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