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Custom-framed presentation of an original United States patent issued to William P. Adams of Brooklyn, New York for "Non-Conducting Fabrics," …
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Custom-framed presentation of an original United States patent issued to William P. Adams of Brooklyn, New York for "Non-Conducting Fabrics," patented December 15, 1885. The central patent certificate retains its blue ribbon and embossed orange seal and is flanked by two companion documents: the complete printed United States Patent Office specification and a technical illustration detailing the patented layered fabric construction. Each document is individually presented within gilt-trimmed openings against a blue mat, with a small brass identification plaque mounted below the central certificate. The substantial molded wood frame features a beaded inner border, creating a formal presentation for this unusual piece of 19th-century American industrial and technological history.
30" W x approx. 1.5" D x 20.5" H
MM - C-20258 - 041526
LV - C-20258 - 093026
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- Dimensions
- 30ʺW × 1.5ʺD × 20.5ʺH
- Styles
- Traditional
- Period
- Late 19th Century
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Glass
- Metal
- Paper
- Wood
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Blue
- Condition Notes
- Documents show age-related toning, creasing, light spotting, and handling wear. Central patent certificate retains its original ribbon and seal. Frame … moreDocuments show age-related toning, creasing, light spotting, and handling wear. Central patent certificate retains its original ribbon and seal. Frame and mat remain in good condition with minor surface wear. Backing paper is intact with hanging wire present. Please refer to photos regarding condition. less
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