Object Details
- Description (Brief)
- This patent model demonstrates an invention for a pantographic apparatus which was granted patent number 8991. The pantographic apparatus is used for engraving multiple images precisely placed and at extreme reduction; also for the engraving of cylinders for calico printing, and for the decoration of wallpaper. The patentee was Isaac Taylor, from Stamford Rivers, England.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
- maker
- Taylor, Isaac
- date made
- ca 1852
- patent date
- 1852-06-01
- Physical Description
- metal (overall material)
- wood (overall material)
- Measurements
- overall: 40 cm x 31 cm x 46.5 cm; 15 3/4 in x 12 3/16 in x 18 5/16 in
- Object Name
- patent model
- Machine, Engraving
- machine, engraving, wallpaper
- Object Type
- Patent Model
