Model, Product
- Object Name:
- Model, Product
- Object ID:
- 1964.027
- Creator:
- Blaisdell, John Morrison
Inventor - Place of Origin:
- Sanbornton, NH
- Date:
- circa 1872
- Description:
- Table patent model. Drop-leaf extension table, made by John Morrison Blaisdell (1837-1879), Sanbornton, NH. Wood (walnut?, butternut?). Maker's label under one drop leaf, printed paper: "JOHN __ BLAISDELL'S / IMPROVEMENT IN / EXTENSION TABLES. / [SA]NBORNTON, N.H. / [PATEN]TED APRIL 20, 1869. / PATENTED JANUARY 16, 1872."; label also has image of eagle and shield.
- Material:
- Wood
- Dimensions:
- H-5.8 W-5.8 L-9.7 inches
- Provenance:
- Made by John Morrison Blaisdell (1837-1879) of Sanbornton, NH, inventor of Blaisdell's patent extension table and refrigeration cupboard.
John Morrison Blaisdell, born 03/17/1837 in Goffstown, NH, son of John Blaisdell and Julia L Morrison. Carpenter at Sanbornton Square. Died 02/01/1879 at 41 as result of a knife wound to his knee joint. "A nice & skillful mechanic at all kinds of woodwork, possessed an inventive genius and was an intelligent citizen, a genial friend, and a firm constant Christian." - Credit Line:
- New Hampshire Historical Society Purchase
- People:
- Blaisdell, John M. (1837-1879)
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