William Blackburn's 1872 School Desk and Seat Patent Model
William Blackburn's 1872 School Desk and Seat Patent Model
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- Description
- William Blackburn from Manchester, Great Britain, received a British patent for an improved school desk. Patent no. 127839 was issued on June 11, 1872.
- This desk is made of a combination of wood and iron and can be used as a desk or a table. The adjustable design allowed the desk to be used in schools or places of assembly. The desks adjust with the use of metal hinges. The backrest is made up of slats that do not connect for lower back support, is made of darker wood than the seat, and is polished. The desk sits on a metal base of two long feet that connect each side’s back and front.
- We are not aware of any additional information about the inventor/patentee.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Object Name
- model
- desk model
- Object Type
- Patent Model
- date made
- 1872
- patent date
- 1872-06-11
- patentee
- Blackburn, William
- transfer
- U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
- inventor
- Blackburn, William
- referenced in patent specifications
- United Kingdom: England, Manchester, Manchester
- Physical Description
- wood (overall material)
- metal (overall material)
- paint (overall material)
- Measurements
- overall: 9 in x 6 in; 22.86 cm x 15.24 cm
- ID Number
- CL.65.0384
- catalog number
- 65.0384
- accession number
- 249602
- patent number
- 127,839
- 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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