Name/Title
Locking Rack for Hats, Coats, and Umbrellas, (3 folders, 1896)Scope and Content
The first page presents the patent title and inventor's name, along with a summary of the invention’s purpose.
The second page contains the full patent description, explaining the mechanical structure and method of operation in detail.
The invention proposes a secure storage solution for public or shared spaces, preventing unauthorized access to personal belongings.
The text includes legal claims and witness attestations to authenticate the filing and secure rights for Latimer as the inventor.Context
This document is a United States Patent Office filing by Lewis H. Latimer, detailing an invention for a locking rack system designed to secure personal items such as hats, coats, and umbrellas. The patent is an official record outlining the technical specifications, claims, and intended function of the device.Collection
The Lewis H. Latimer Papers (1870-1929, 1972) [QPL Subgroup], Latimer Family Papers (1870-1996 ) [QPL Full Collection]Archive Items Details
Title
Locking Rack for Hats, Coats, Umbrellas, Etc. - Lewis H. LatimerLocation
Folder
408os/14Box
408Archival Collection
Latimer Family Papers (1870-1996 ) QPL CollectionLibrary
Queens Borough Public LibraryCity
Jamaica, QueensState
New York, USAContinent
North AmericaCountry
United States
