James S. Rankin's 1862 School Desk and Bench Patent Model
National Museum of American History

James S. Rankin's 1862 School Desk and Bench Patent Model

Rankin, James S. · 1862

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

James S. Rankin from Madison, Indiana, received a U.S. patent for an improved school desk. Patent no. 34448 was issued on February 18, 1862.

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