Francis A Wilber's 1873 School Desk and Seat Patent Model
National Museum of American History

Francis A Wilber's 1873 School Desk and Seat Patent Model

Wilber, Francis A. · 1873

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

Francis Wilbur from Wabash, Indiana, received a U.S. patent for an improved school desk. Patent no. 140979 was issued on July 15, 1873.

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