John P. Allen's 1865 School Desk and Seat Patent Model
National Museum of American History

John P. Allen's 1865 School Desk and Seat Patent Model

Allen, John P. · 1865

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

John P. Allen from Richmond, Indiana, received a U.S. patent for improvements in a school desk. Patent no. 46980 was issued on March 28, 1865.

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