"The Steam Engine : Hon. William H. Seward's Argument in the Circuit Court of the U. States, at Cooperstown, New York, on the Third Day of August, 1853"
THF123189 / "The Steam Engine : Hon. William H. Seward's Argument in the Circuit Court of the U. States, at Cooperstown, New York, on the Third Day of August, 1853"
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Artifact Overview
Frederick Sickels patented a drop cut-off valve for steam engines in 1842. The holders of Sickels's patent sued George Corliss and other defendants in the mid-1800s, claiming Corliss's improvements in steam engine design -- based on a valve gear patented by Corliss in 1849 -- infringed on their patent. Powerful lawyers clashed in the U.S. Circuit Courts. Corliss's claim eventually won out.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Book
Date Made
1853
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Printed by Knowles, Anthony & Co.
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Made in America
Object ID
00.861.5
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Printing (Process)
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