National Museum of American History
James S. Rankin's 1879 School Desk and Seat Patent Model
Rankin, James S. · 1879
James S. Rankin from Muscoda, Minnesota, received a U.S. patent for an improved school desk. Patent no. 211521 was issued on January 21, 1879.
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