Elijah Wilson's 1870 School Desk and Seat Patent Model
National Museum of American History

Elijah Wilson's 1870 School Desk and Seat Patent Model

Wilson, Elijah · 1870

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

Elijah Wilson from New Brighton, Pennsylvania, received a U.S. patent for an improved school desk. Patent no. 110101 was issued on December 13, 1870.

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