John H. French's 1871 School Desk and Seat Patent Model
National Museum of American History

John H. French's 1871 School Desk and Seat Patent Model

French, John H. · 1871

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

John H. French from Burlington, Vermont, received a U.S. patent for an improved school desk. Patent no. 115839 was issued on June 13, 1871.

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