| Genre | Patent Drawing |
| Inventor | Elijah McCoy |
| Subject | Elijah McCoy's steam-engine lubricator, U.S. Patent 129843 |
| Circa | 1872 |
| Medium | Giclée on 325gsm archival matte |
Steam-Engine Lubricator Patent PrintElijah McCoy · c. 1872
Archive Print Co. · archival reproduction
| Genre | Patent Drawing |
| Inventor | Elijah McCoy |
| Subject | Elijah McCoy's steam-engine lubricator, U.S. Patent 129843 |
| Circa | 1872 |
| Medium | Giclée on 325gsm archival matte |
We restore and reproduce vintage maps, charts and prints on museum-grade paper.
The Story Behind the Print
Elijah McCoy’s U.S. Patent 129,843, granted July 23, 1872, records Elijah McCoy’s automatic steam-engine lubricator, designed to meter oil into machinery while it remained in operation.
The single upright lubricator is rendered with the quiet authority of a precision instrument. This restored edition preserves the original Patent Office arrangement in crisp black linework on cool, timeworn rag paper within the collection’s restrained black double rule.
Printed to order on 325gsm museum-grade archival matte paper with fade-resistant archival pigment inks. A natural piece for offices, libraries, workshops, and collections of invention and industrial design.
Colors may vary slightly between screens and the finished piece—the print will always be richer.
About the Frame
Framed pieces are built to order in solid wood with clear acrylic glazing, dry-mounted artwork, a kraft paper dust cover, and hanging wire. Each piece arrives ready to hang. No mat. Satin Black has a 7/8-inch face and adds 1.25 inches to the total width and height. Slimwood Silver and Slimwood Gold have a 1 1/8-inch face and add 1.75 inches to the total width and height.
The selected size refers to the artwork itself. Framed orders are custom made and ship within 7 to 10 business days, free in the U.S. See our shipping and return policies for framed piece details.





