Name/Title
Toilet Paper HolderEntry/Object ID
2025.42.001a-bDescription
Toilet paper holder made by A. P. W. Paper Company of Albany, NY. The decorative plate that secures the roll holder features two hands, complete with cuffs and buttons.Context
Seth Wheeler of Albany, NY, patented a toilet paper roll holder (US 297,043) on April 15, 1884, designed for perforated paper. This followed his 1871 patent for rolled wrapping paper and preceded his famous 1891 patent for perforated toilet paper rolls. The 1884 patent focused on holding the rolls for easy dispensing. His company was the Albany Perforated Wrapping Paper Company, later shortened to A.P.W. Paper Company.Collection
Genesee Country Village and MuseumMade/Created
Manufacturer
Albany Perforated Wrapping Paper CompanyDate made
circa 1884 - circa 1891Place
City
AlbanyState/Province
New YorkCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North AmericaInscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Manufacturer's MarkLocation
Front plateTranscription
A.P.W. Paper Co. / Albany, N.Y.Language
EnglishMaterial/Technique
CastType
Patent MarkLocation
Back plateTranscription
Pat April 15, 1884Language
EnglishMaterial/Technique
CastOther Names and Numbers
Other Numbers
Number Type
Other NumberOther Number
2025.42.001.a-bDimensions
Height
5 inWidth
5-1/2 inDimension Notes
Dimensions are for pieces assembledParts
Count
2Parts
1 plate, 1 roll holderRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Albany Perforated Wrapping Paper Company, Wheeler, SethRelated Places
Place
City
AlbanyState/Province
New YorkCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North America