Patent Model - Knitting-Machine

Maker and role
John Maxwell, Patentee
 Production date
Mar 29 1853
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Media/Materials
Brass, steel, wood
Measurements
15 1/2 x 13 1/2 x 12 1/2" (39.4 x 34.3 x 31.8cm)
Description
For this invention, Maxwell claims "the construction of the locking apparatus, by placing standards upon the back ends of the half-jacks to carry springs which regulate the pressure of the bar upon the jacks, in combination with an apparatus for raising said locking bar..." (Patent Number 9,637)
Collection
Rothschild Patent Model Collection
Object number
2015.14.117a,b
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