Patent Model - Improvement in Railway Reclining-Chairs
Maker and role
J.P. Curry (b.Unknown, d.Unknown), Patentee
Production date
Dec 06 1870
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Object detail
Media/Materials
Brass, fabric, metal, wood
Measurements
10 1/4 x 8 1/16 x 5 1/16" (26 x 20.5 x 12.9cm)
Description
Curry stated in his patent application, “The object of my invention is to make an easy reclining-chair, suitable for railroad-cars, to be simply worked by one movement of the hand.” This would be accomplished using lever attachements on the top and bottom of the chair so that in one movement the chair would recline or move upright and the foot-rest would project forward or withdraw underneath the chair. (Patent Number 109,808)
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Object number
61.47.505
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