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Patent model for printers' sidesticks and quoins
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Patent model for printers' sidesticks and quoins

Gilbert, William · ca 1875 · wood (overall material)

From the collection of National Museum of American History. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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This patent model demonstrates an invention for printers' quoins and sidesticks which was granted patent number 164543. Tapered sidesticks were grooved along the inclined side. Quoins, with a metal key to slide in the groove, were made using a pair of wedge-shaped blocks to provide fine adjustment.

National Museum of American History’s own description
Subjects
Patentsquoin, printer'sCoin, Printer'sModelsWork and Industry: Graphic Arts
Credit linePatent model for printers' sidesticks and quoins. ca 1875. Gilbert, William. National Museum of American History. CC0.
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