Patent Model for a Hand Stamp

Description (Brief):

This patent model demonstrates an invention for a hand stamp which was granted patent number 34166. The patent details a percussion stamp for marking the backs of railroad tickets with the ticket remaining face up, and for perforating tickets printed on strips of paper.

Date Made: ca 1862Patent Date: 1862-01-14

Maker: Shaffer, JohnSpencer, Edward

Location: Currently not on view

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Exhibition:

Exhibition Location:

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: GA.89797.034166Patent Number: 034166Accession Number: 089797Catalog Number: GA*89797.034166

Object Name: stamp, handObject Type: Patent Model

Physical Description: metal (overall material)wood (overall material)Measurements: overall: 29.8 cm x 21.8 cm x 6.8 cm; 11 3/4 in x 8 9/16 in x 2 11/16 in

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ab-d51d-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_998826

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