Brunel's multiple writing machine No.554 patented 1799

Made:
1799 in England
patentee:
Marc Isambard Brunel

Brunel's multiple writing machine No.554 patented 1799, desk and connecting rod made in museum from specifications

Details

Category:
Printing & Writing
Object Number:
1891-159
type:
polygraph machine
credit:
Mr R.B. Prosser

Parts

Desk from Brunel's multiple writing machine No.554 patented 1799, made in museum from specifications, desk no 2408

Desk from Brunel's multiple writing machine

Desk from Brunel's multiple writing machine No.554 patented 1799, made in museum from specifications, desk no 2408

Measurements:
overall: 120 mm x 570 mm x 535 mm,
Materials:
wood (unidentified)
Object Number:
1891-159/1
type:
desk
Component of Brunel's multiple writing machine No.554 patented 1799

Component of Brunel's multiple writing machine No.554 patented 1799

Component of Brunel's multiple writing machine No.554 patented 1799.

Materials:
wood (unidentified)
Object Number:
1891-159/5
type:
component
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

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