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Archive Notes
| Genre | Patent Drawing |
| Inventor | Thomas Edward Blake |
| Subject | Thomas Edward Blake's water sled, U.S. Patent 1,872,230 |
| Circa | 1932 |
| Medium | Giclée on 325gsm archival matte |
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Water Sled Patent PrintThomas Edward Blake · c. 1932
Archive Print Co. · archival reproduction
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Archive Notes
| Genre | Patent Drawing |
| Inventor | Thomas Edward Blake |
| Subject | Thomas Edward Blake's water sled, U.S. Patent 1,872,230 |
| Circa | 1932 |
| Medium | Giclée on 325gsm archival matte |
Size Comparison
We restore and reproduce vintage maps, charts and prints on museum-grade paper.
The Story Behind the Print
Thomas Edward Blake’s U.S. Patent 1,872,230, granted August 16, 1932, documents a lightweight hollow water sled designed to support a swimmer close to the surface. Its tapered hull, internal reinforcement, and low deck anticipate the practical logic of later prone-position watercraft.
The long plan and profile views give the sheet an elegant nautical rhythm, while sectional details reveal the sled’s skeletal construction. This restored edition preserves the original patent arrangement in crisp black linework on cool, timeworn rag paper with a restrained black rule.
Printed to order on 325gsm museum-grade archival matte paper with fade-resistant archival pigment inks. A natural piece for coastal homes, surf collections, boathouses, and rooms devoted to watercraft 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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