Rutledge T. Hoffman's 1879 School Desk and Seat Patent Model
National Museum of American History

Rutledge T. Hoffman's 1879 School Desk and Seat Patent Model

Hoffman, Rutledge T. · 1879

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

Rutledge T. Hoffman from Eaton, Ohio, received a U.S. patent for an improved school desk. Patent no. 215620 was issued on May 20, 1879.

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