Charles J. Higgins's 1876 School Desk and Seat Patent Model
National Museum of American History

Charles J. Higgins's 1876 School Desk and Seat Patent Model

U.S. Patent and Trademark Office · 1876

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

Charles J. Higgins from Marion, Indiana, received a U.S. patent for an improved school desk. Patent no. 180233 was issued on July 25, 1876.

🔒
Order museum-quality prints

Sign in to order prints, canvas, and more of this work. Browsing and full-resolution downloads stay free.