Collection context
Summary
- Abstract:
- A collection of patents from British, Continental, and American inventors.
- Extent:
- 9 Boxes (Boxes 1-4; Addendum 1; Addendum 2 no.1-104; Addendum 2 no.105-194; Addendum 3 no.1-108; Addendum 3 no.109-235)
- Language:
- Materials are in English .
- Preferred citation:
[Item], Collection of Nineteenth-Century British Patents, Lilly Library, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana.
Background
- Scope and Content:
Includes patents related to the history of the book, photography, theater, and toilets and sewerage. British, Continental, and American inventors are represented, with British inventors being the most common. The royal arms is at the head of the title. The price is on the first page of patents printed in or after 1876.
- Acquisition information:
- Purchase: 2012-2013
- Arrangement:
The patents have been divided into 6 groups: history of the book; photography; theater; toilets and sewerage; transportation; and miscellaneous. The patents relating to the history of the book have been further subdivided into: bookbinding; paper; printing presses and machinery; reading and writing materials and instruments; and type.
- Physical location:
- ALF (Auxiliary Library Facility)
Access
- RESTRICTIONS:
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This collection is open for research.
Many collections are housed offsite; retrieval requires advance notice. Please make an appointment a minimum of one week in advance of your visit.
- PREFERRED CITATION:
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[Item], Collection of Nineteenth-Century British Patents, Lilly Library, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana.
- CAMPUS:
- Indiana University Bloomington
- LOCATION OF THIS COLLECTION:
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1200 East Seventh StreetBloomington, Indiana 47405-5500, USA
- CAMPUS:
- Indiana University Bloomington
- CONTACT:
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(812) 855-2452liblilly@indiana.edu