Henry G. Sellman's 1871 School Desk and Seat Patent Model
Henry G. Sellman's 1871 School Desk and Seat Patent Model
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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 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 is constructed of metal and wood.
- We are not aware of any additional information about the inventor/patentee.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Object Name
- school desk side support
- model
- desk model
- desk model leg support
- desk 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
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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