Patent Model of a Type-rubbing Machine

Patent Model of a Type-rubbing Machine

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Description (Brief)
This patent model demonstrates an invention for a type-rubbing machine which was granted patent number 225501. The patent details a machine for smoothing and trueing the surfaces of type, and bringing the type to a proper width. The machine was hand fed, but otherwise automatic.
Location
Currently not on view
Object Name
patent model
machine, type rubbing
Object Type
Patent Model
date made
ca 1880
patent date
1880-04-06
maker
Webster, Cyrus C.
Physical Description
metal (overall material)
wood (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 17.9 cm x 28.6 cm x 25.2 cm; 7 1/16 in x 11 1/4 in x 9 15/16 in
ID Number
GA.89797.226377
accession number
89797
catalog number
GA*89797.226377
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Data Source
National Museum of American History
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