Catalogit it- Entry-Detail - Aisha Abdul Rahman, MLIS, PhD. Archivist, Genealogist & Heritage Traveler

Book Supporter, (1 folder, 1905)

Archive

Scope and ContentBetween 1874 and 1905, Latimer received seven patents for devices he invented or co-invented. He also worked on several other inventions patented by others. This is the last of his own patents, awarded for his design or a book supporter that could be secured to the bottom of a bookshelf, or hung down from a shelf above.

Book Supporter, (1 folder, 1905) picture number 1

Context

The materials in this collection showcase Latimer’s work on inventions of his own, such as the Apparatus for Cooling and Disinfecting (1886), Locking Rack for Hats, Coats, and Umbrellas (1896), and Book Supporter (1905), among others. Additionally, the collection features technical blueprints related to Edison Machine Works, United Edison Manufacturing Co., and Sprague Electric Railway, illustrating various electrical and mechanical engineering designs. The documents highlight Latimer's expertise in patent drafting and technical innovation, contributing significantly to the fields of electric lighting and infrastructure development.

Collection

Latimer Family Papers (1870-1996 ) [QPL Full Collection]

Location

Folder

409os/13

Box

409

Archival Collection

Latimer Family Papers (1870-1996 ) QPL Collection

Library

Queens Borough Public Library

City

JamaicaQueens

State

New York, USA

Continent

North America

Country

United States