Patent Model of a Sheet-feeding Machine

Patent Model of a Sheet-feeding Machine

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Description (Brief)
This patent model demonstrates an invention for a sheet feeder for "printing-presses, ruling-machines, paper box and bag machines, and analagous machines.” The invention was granted patent number 283906.
Location
Currently not on view
Object Name
feeder, paper
Object Type
Patent Model
date made
ca 1883
patent date
1883-08-28
maker
Lauten, Frank H.
Physical Description
metal (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 29 cm x 30 cm x 30 cm; 11 7/16 in x 11 13/16 in x 11 13/16 in
ID Number
GA.89797.283906
accession number
089797
patent number
283906
catalog number
GA*89797.283906
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Data Source
National Museum of American History
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