Patent Model - Portable Bracket
Maker and role
Leopold Baumeister (German), Patentee
Production date
Apr 24 1883
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Object detail
Media/Materials
Brass, wood
Measurements
3 x 3 x 1 3/4" (7.6 x 7.6 x 4.4cm)
Description
Baumeister was a citizen of Baden, Germany when this patent was approved. His "invention relates to brackets adapted to serve as supports for clothing, lights or other articles. The object of the invention is to provide a bracket adapted to be readily secured to a wall, mirror, or other smooth surface to support a light, or for hanging up clothing or other articles." (Patent Number 276,336)
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Object number
2015.14.3459a,b
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