Lighthouse-Related Patent Models

The United States Lighthouse Society became aware in early 2011 that some lighthouse-related patent models existed within the Smithsonian National Museum of American History (NMAH). We decided to produce a document identifying and defining these models and set plans in motion for the project in early 2012. This document is the result of that effort. It was produced with the help of a number of curators working at the NMAH. Involved were Fath Davis Ruffins, Barbara Janssen, Bill Yeingst, and Jennifer Strobel. We wish to thank them for their assistance in obtaining photographs of the various patent models. Chad Kaiser was also involved in the project and supplied the photograph of Wigham's Gas Burner, which is in a private collection.