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Calvin W. Sherwood's 1870 School Desk and Seat Patent Model
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George Sherwood from Chicago, Illinois, received a U.S. patent for an improved school desk. Patent no. 69850 was issued on October 15, 1867.
National Museum of American History’s own descriptionCredit lineCalvin W. Sherwood's 1870 School Desk and Seat Patent Model. 1870. Hoffman, John. National Museum of American History, Bequest of John R. Hoffman. CC0.