Learn about the role that patent models played in American history--and even learn to build your own replica!Patent models; working models required for US patent filings from 1790 to 1880; offer insight into--and inspiration from--a period of intense technological advancement; the Industrial Revolution. The Rothschild Patent Model Collection consists of thousands of patent models; many from the 19th century. This book features the most outstanding of these patent models; and offers deep insight into the cultural; economic; and political history of the United States.This book not only catalogs hundreds of the most compelling models from the collection; but shows you how to build your own replicas of several selected models using Lego; 3D printing; and other materials and techniques.
#410344 in Books Simon Schuster 2016-04-26 2016-04-26Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.00 x 1.20 x 6.00l; .0 #File Name: 1451678878384 pagesSimon Schuster
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. It's not only a fine piece of storytellingBy Alberto Cairo TouriqoI finished reading this book a while ago and the stories it contains still haunt me. Do yourself a favor and get a copy. It's not only a fine piece of storytelling; but it also provides sorely needed context to some recent geopolitical developments0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Authentic representation of the time and issues.By Tristan HaysHaving lived in Ukraine for two years have having heard many stories about that time in history; I appreciated the style of story telling and the honesty of the story. The book is a slightly graphic but a sincere viewpoint of that time in Ukrainian and Russian history.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Stunning and beautifully done; i could not put it downBy ViktoriaBeautifully illustrated and the stories are simply captivating ; it made me want too know more. Simply incredible; I recommend thus book to everyone
