Folding and Self Supporting Ironing Table.

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Patent for a new and improved ironing board. This design consists in "the combination of a board, a leaf hinged thereto near one end, and adapted to bear against the same when turned to an upright position, a reach pivotally connected at one end with the leaf, the supporting-feet pivoted to the leaf, the supporting-feet pivoted to the free end of the reach, and the arm intermediate the free ends of the reach and board to support the latter in position when unfolded for use" (lines 24-33).

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[2], 1 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

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White, Andrew Asbrey & King, Charles Rufus August 16, 1887.

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Description

Patent for a new and improved ironing board. This design consists in "the combination of a board, a leaf hinged thereto near one end, and adapted to bear against the same when turned to an upright position, a reach pivotally connected at one end with the leaf, the supporting-feet pivoted to the leaf, the supporting-feet pivoted to the free end of the reach, and the arm intermediate the free ends of the reach and board to support the latter in position when unfolded for use" (lines 24-33).

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[2], 1 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

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"SPECIFICATION forming part of Letters Patent No. 368,264, dated August 16, 1887. Application filed July 30, 1886. Serial No. 209,558. (Model.)"

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  • August 16, 1887

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  • August 16, 1887

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  • July 30, 1886

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White, Andrew Asbrey & King, Charles Rufus. Folding and Self Supporting Ironing Table., patent, August 16, 1887; [Washington D.C.]. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth171608/: accessed May 25, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting UNT Libraries Government Documents Department.

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