David Francis's 1874 School Seat Patent Model
National Museum of American History

David Francis's 1874 School Seat Patent Model

Francis, David · 1874

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

David Francis from Birckenhead, Chester, England, first received a British patent for an improved desk and seat on June 27, 1873 and then received an American patent, no.155231, which was issued on September 22, 1874.

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