Nathaniel Alexander Inventor Of A Patented Folding Chair (Celebrating Black History Month)

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Nathaniel Alexander Inventor Of A Patented Folding Chair (Celebrating Black History Month)

Reblogged By: La Tray Source: inventors.about.com By Mary Bellis Media: inventors.about.com / blkhistory.com Posted: Saturday February 1, 2014 @ 8:50 p.m. PST On July 7, 1911 Nathaniel Alexander of Lynchburg, Virginia patented a folding chair. According to his patent, Nathaniel Alexander designed his chair to be used in schools, churches, and other auditoriums. His design included a book rest that…

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February 1, 2014

Reblogged By: La Tray

Source: inventors.about.com By Mary Bellis

Media: inventors.about.com / blkhistory.com

Posted: Saturday February 1, 2014 @ 8:50 p.m. PST

On July 7, 1911 Nathaniel Alexander of Lynchburg, Virginia patented a folding chair. According to his patent, Nathaniel Alexander designed his chair to be used in schools, churches, and other auditoriums. His design included a book rest that was usable for the person sitting in the seat behind and was ideal for church or choir use. Below you can view the patent drawing of Nathaniel Alexander’s folding chair.

Nathaniel Alexander - Folding Chair