Patent Model - Improvement in Picture-Exhibitors
Maker and role
Hezekiah Bowman (b.1835, d.1894), Patentee
Adam Stull (b.1836, d.1919), Patentee
Production date
Nov 28 1876
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Object detail
Media/Materials
Wood (walnut?), wool, tin, glass
Measurements
5 1/2 x 11 3/8 x 6" (14 x 28.9 x 15.2cm)
Description
Bowman and Stull's invention "relates to a device for holding and exhibiting photographs; and consists of a box having arranged within it a series of plates, to both sides of which may be attached card photographs or pictures, said plates sliding in grooves in the ends of the box, and which are made to rise by means of spring-arms secured in the bottom of the box, for exposing them to view. When pushed down into the box, they are held down by spring-latches at either end of the plates. The cover is provided with a mirror for viewing the pictures on the rear side of the plates." (Patent Number 184,753)
Collection
Object number
2015.14.2293a,b
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