Name/Title
Technical Drawing of an Invention by Lewis H. Latimer, 1882Description
This is a technical illustration of a safety elevator designed by Lewis H. Latimer. He never patented it. Other documents associated with his elevator plans can be found elsewhere in the collection and database.
The drawing consists of two labeled figures ("Fig. 1" and "Fig. 2") that depict different views of the apparatus. The diagram is highly detailed, with precise line work and labeled components, suggesting it may be part of a patent application or engineering documentation.Context
Lewis H. Latimer was an influential inventor and draftsman who made significant contributions to electrical engineering, particularly in improving the incandescent light bulb. He was also involved in the development of various mechanical and structural innovations. This drawing represents his technical expertise and role in industrial advancements of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.Collection
Latimer Family Papers (1870-1996 ) [QPL Full Collection]Inscription/Signature/Marks
Transcription
Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Inventor L.H. Latimer Witnesses [Faint penciled text, "Safety Elevator" and “1882”]