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Archive Notes
GenrePatent Drawing
InventorTheodore M. McCarty
SubjectTheodore M. McCarty's stringed musical instrument design, U.S. Design Patent 181,867
Circa1958
MediumGiclée on 325gsm archival matte
Size Comparison
5'8"12"8"

Stringed Instrument Patent PrintTheodore M. McCarty · c. 1958

Archive Print Co. · archival reproduction

$40.00
Print Only · Ships Unframed
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Giclée on 325gsm archival matte. Ships rolled in a protective tube in a standard frame-ready size. Frame not included.

Framed: built to order in 7 to 10 business days, U.S. only, 15% restocking on returns. Framing and sizes

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Archive Notes
GenrePatent Drawing
InventorTheodore M. McCarty
SubjectTheodore M. McCarty's stringed musical instrument design, U.S. Design Patent 181,867
Circa1958
MediumGiclée on 325gsm archival matte
Size Comparison
5'8"12"8"

We restore and reproduce vintage maps, charts and prints on museum-grade paper.

The Story Behind the Print

Theodore M. McCarty’s U.S. Patent D181867, granted January 7, 1958, records the ornamental form of a solid-body electric guitar with a distinctive double-cutaway silhouette, symmetrical horns, and compact headstock.

The principal front view is supported by side, rear, and sectional views, creating a clean industrial-design study with strong vertical rhythm. This restored edition preserves the original patent 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 music rooms, studios, rehearsal spaces, and collections of guitar 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.

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