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- Patent Model of Dark Lantern, 1872 - From 1790 to 1880, the U.S. Patent Office required applicants to submit a miniature model along with diagrams and written descriptions detailing the operation of their invention. Patent models could be no larger than 12" by 12" by 12". Though they were usually not operational, these models helped explain an inventor's idea and protect it from competitors.
- June 18, 1872
- Collections - Artifact
Patent Model of Dark Lantern, 1872
From 1790 to 1880, the U.S. Patent Office required applicants to submit a miniature model along with diagrams and written descriptions detailing the operation of their invention. Patent models could be no larger than 12" by 12" by 12". Though they were usually not operational, these models helped explain an inventor's idea and protect it from competitors.
- Trade Card for the Art-Garland Stove, Michigan Stove Co., 1880-1900 - As color printing gained momentum in the late 19th century, trade cards became a major means for advertising goods and services. This trade card for the Michigan Stove Company reveals a new scene when unfolded and provides viewers with information about the quality of the "Garland Stoves and Ranges" line.
- 1880-1900
- Collections - Artifact
Trade Card for the Art-Garland Stove, Michigan Stove Co., 1880-1900
As color printing gained momentum in the late 19th century, trade cards became a major means for advertising goods and services. This trade card for the Michigan Stove Company reveals a new scene when unfolded and provides viewers with information about the quality of the "Garland Stoves and Ranges" line.
- Photographer's Dark Lantern, circa 1880 -
- circa 1880
- Collections - Artifact
Photographer's Dark Lantern, circa 1880