David G. Venable's 1873 School Desk and Seat Patent Model
National Museum of American History

David G. Venable's 1873 School Desk and Seat Patent Model

Venable, David G. · 1873

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

David G. Venable from Christiansburg, Kentucky, received a U.S. patent for an improved school desk. Patent no. 137263 was issued on March 25, 1873.

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