Charles J. Higgins's 1871 School Desk and Seat Patent Model
National Museum of American History

Charles J. Higgins's 1871 School Desk and Seat Patent Model

Higgins, Charles J. · 1871

wood (overall material)
National Museum of American History
CC0 — Public Domain
National Museum of American History

Charles J. Higgins from Indianapolis, Indiana, received a U.S. patent for an improved school desk. Patent no. 112038 was issued on February 21, 1871.

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