Elijah Wilson from New Brighton, Pennsylvania, received a U.S. patent for an improved school desk. Patent no. 110101 was issued on December 13, 1870.
This model is made out of wood and cast iron, which is now very rusty. The desk is meant to be compact and adjustable to take up the least amount of space. The seat can fold up and is supported by a chain on the side of the desk. The desk on the back folds in, but the lid does not lift up. Storage is available underneath the desk on a shelf. The iron legs are screwed to a wooden platform. It is also adjustable to fit the needs of children of any height.
We are not aware of any additional information about the inventor/patentee.
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