Unidentified, (5 folders, ca. 1890-1902)
Letter
The patent certificate is a formal legal document from the United States Patent Office, adorned with an engraved illustration of the U.S. Patent Office building at the top. The text confirms Latimer’s assignment of one-half of his rights to P. C. Downing, a notable entrepreneur. The document features an official red embossed seal affixed with a blue ribbon, signifying its authenticity. It is signed by L. D. Dysher, Acting Commissioner of Patents, and Assistant Secretary of the Interior, confirming the legitimacy of the patent.
Patent Certificate for Lewis H. Latimer – Locking Rack for Hats, Coats, Umbrellas, &c.
This is an official U.S. patent certificate issued to Lewis H. Latimer of Brooklyn, New York, for his Locking Rack for Hats, Coats, Umbrellas, &c., granted on March 24, 1896. The document represents Latimer’s inventive contributions beyond his well-known work in electric lighting, demonstrating his ingenuity in practical household and industrial applications.
Latimer Family Papers (1870-1996 ) [QPL Full Collection]
Queens Borough Public Library
JamaicaQueens
New York, USA
North America
United States