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- Drawing of Confronted Lions and Birds, 1800-1820 - Early German immigrants created decorative documents, known as Fraktur, for a variety of reasons. Many commemorated a child's birth and baptism. Others were made as keepsakes, symbols of achievement, or expressions of the immigrant's heritage or religion. These documents usually incorporated intricate lettering, elaborate borders and colorful drawings. This particular drawing was likely created as a practice piece.
- 1800-1820
- Collections - Artifact
Drawing of Confronted Lions and Birds, 1800-1820
Early German immigrants created decorative documents, known as Fraktur, for a variety of reasons. Many commemorated a child's birth and baptism. Others were made as keepsakes, symbols of achievement, or expressions of the immigrant's heritage or religion. These documents usually incorporated intricate lettering, elaborate borders and colorful drawings. This particular drawing was likely created as a practice piece.
- Patent Model of Miners' Lamp, 1869 - 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 08, 1869
- Collections - Artifact
Patent Model of Miners' Lamp, 1869
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.
- Drawing of Confronted Peacocks, 1800-1820 -
- 1800-1820
- Collections - Artifact
Drawing of Confronted Peacocks, 1800-1820