Patent Model - Improvement in Swing-Stile Recorders
Maker and role
Victor Feeny (British), Patentee
Production date
Oct 08 1878
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Object detail
Media/Materials
Wood, steel
Measurements
4 1/2 x 7 1/2 x 10" (11.4 x 19.1 x 25.4cm)
Description
Feeny’s invention was an improvement on the apparatus used to count the number of people entering or leaving a conveyance or passageway to keep count of the number and amount of fares or tolls taken. Feeny stated “My invention consists in the application of swing doors or stiles in lieu of revolving stiles…” (Patent Number 208,727)
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Object number
61.47.261
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