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James Russell's 1871 School Desk and Seat Patent Model
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James Russell from Plymouth, Indiana, received a U.S. patent for an improved school desk. Patent no. 117467 was issued on July 25, 1871.
National Museum of American History’s own descriptionCredit lineJames Russell's 1871 School Desk and Seat Patent Model. 1871. Hoffman, John. National Museum of American History, Bequest of John R. Hoffman. CC0.
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