Name/Title
Patent ModelEntry/Object ID
1946.31.6Description
Patent model for a camp bed. The model consists of two rectangular wooden frames with wire mesh stretched across the centers. The frames are attached at one end, creating a hinged platform. There are collapsible legs beneath the longer the frame. A small metal plaque on the bottom reads, "Dr. S. A. Skinner, Bristol Vt." An attached paper tag reads, "No 36441 S. A. Skinner. Bedstead, Lounge and Chair. Patented Sept 9th 1862."Use
From 1790 to 1880, the US Patent Office required a three-dimensional working model to demonstrate each new invention.Context
For patent number 36,441 issued to Dr. Smith A. Skinner of Bristol, VermontAcquisition
Accession
1946.31Source or Donor
Gilbert, Orville Rundle (1906-1989)Acquisition Method
PurchaseLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
Model, ProductNomenclature Class
Advertising MediaNomenclature Category
Category 08: Communication ObjectsDimensions
Dimension Description
OverallHeight
3 inWidth
4-3/4 inLength
9-1/4 inRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Skinner, Smith Austin (1824-1905)Related Places
Place
Town
BristolCounty
Addison CountyState/Province
VermontCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North America