Patent Model - Improvement in Toy-Carriages
Maker and role
John Condell (b.1819, d.1900), Patentee
Archelaus Condell (b.1851, d.1936), Patentee
Production date
Feb 09 1869
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Object detail
Media/Materials
Iron, wood
Measurements
12 1/2 x 12 x 6" (31.8 x 30.5 x 15.2cm)
Description
John Condell and his son Archelaus's patent's objective was "to produce activity of the child; and afford amusement, as a stimulus thereto, and at the same time produce a cheap and desirable article as a child's toy." Archelaus was only 16 when he patented this toy. (Patent Number 86,814)
The Condells ran a very successful business that manufactured artificial arms and legs in New York City. Hagley owns two models for patents awarded to John and this one by both John and Archelaus.
The Condells ran a very successful business that manufactured artificial arms and legs in New York City. Hagley owns two models for patents awarded to John and this one by both John and Archelaus.
Collection
Object number
2015.14.969a,b
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