Patent Model - Table-Leaf Support

Maker and role
George Slater, Patentee
John Barnes, Assignee
 Production date
Feb 08 1887
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Media/Materials
Oak (visual), steel, brass
Measurements
8 1/4 x 12 x 2 1/4" (21 x 30.5 x 5.7cm)
5 3/8 x 12 x 2 1/4" (13.7 x 30.5 x 5.7cm)
Description
The object of Slater's invention "is to improve the construction of the...class of devices, whereby greater certainty in its action is obtained, more readily and conveniently operated, and possessing increased strength as a support to the leaf." (Patent Number 357,506)
Collection
Rothschild Patent Model Collection
Object number
2015.14.3584a,b
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