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Patent Model for Engraving and Printing on Glass

Object Details

Description (Brief)
This patent model demonstrates an invention for a machine for engraving, embossing, and printing on glass, using a process and machine for grinding a design into glass from an engraved metal cylinder, using emery powder. The invention was granted patent number 11189.
Location
Currently not on view
Data Source
National Museum of American History
maker
Whipple, Milton D.
Whipple, Lyman W.
date made
ca 1854
patent date
1854-06-27
Physical Description
metal (overall material)
wood (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 19.7 cm x 44 cm x 23 cm; 7 3/4 in x 17 5/16 in x 9 1/16 in
Object Name
patent model
machine, glass engraving and printing
Machine, Engraving
Object Type
Patent Model
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