Henry Merz's 1878 School Desk and Seat Patent Model
National Museum of American History

Henry Merz's 1878 School Desk and Seat Patent Model

Merz, Henry · 1878

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

Henry Merz from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, received a U.S. patent for an improved school desk. Patent no. 204444 was issued on June 4, 1878.

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