Henry G. Sellman's 1871 Improved Frame for School Desk and Seat Patent Model fragment
Henry G. Sellman's 1871 Improved Frame for School Desk and Seat Patent Model fragment
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- Description
- Henry G. Sellman from North Newburg, Michigan, received a U.S. patent for an improved school desk. Patent no. 114869 was issued on May 16, 1871.
- This model features an improved hinge that facilitates a seat that folds up and a desk on the back of the backrest that folds down. The innovation would give more room between desks when necessary. The desk and seat combination was constructed of metal and wood but only the side support featuring the hinge remains.
- We are not aware of any additional information about the inventor/patentee.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Object Name
- desk model side support
- model
- desk model
- desk patent model side support
- Object Type
- Patent Model
- date made
- 1871
- patent date
- 1871-05-16
- associated date
- 1873
- patentee
- Sellman, Henry G.
- transfer
- U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
- inventor
- Sellman, Henry G.
- referenced in patent specifications
- United States: Michigan, Newburg
- Physical Description
- metal (overall material)
- Measurements
- overall: 10 1/4 in x 1/2 in x 8 1/2 in; 26.035 cm x 1.27 cm x 21.59 cm
- ID Number
- CL.249602.590
- catalog number
- 249602.590
- accession number
- 249602
- patent number
- 114,869
- subject
- Education
- Patent Models
- See more items in
- Cultural and Community Life: Education
- Cultures & Communities
- American History Education Collection
- Patent Model School Seats and Desks
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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