Patent Model - Improved School-Desk
Object Detail
Maker and Role
Ernst Gilles, Patentee
Jules Wendell, Patentee
Jules Wendell, Patentee
Date
Jan 19 1869
Object Type
Media
Wood, brass
Dimensions
7 1/2 x 9 1/2 x 7" (19.1 x 24.1 x 17.8cm)
Description
Gilles and Wendell's patent "consists in providing a hinge, adapted to a shoulder, occupying but little space, made easily adjustable by the hand, so that the teacher, pupil, or any person, can easily and readily let down the table-leaf and raise and fasten the same again." (Patent Number 85,924)
Collection
Rothschild Patent Model Collection
Object No
2015.14.959a,b
Currently on Display
No