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." (Patent Number 86,814)
The Condells were in the business of manufacturing artificial arms and legs in New York City.
The Condells were in the business of manufacturing artificial arms and legs in New York City.
Collection
Object number
2015.14.969a,b
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