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Archive Notes
| Genre | Patent Drawing |
| Inventor | William Somers |
| Subject | William Somers's roundabout or pleasure wheel, U.S. Patent 489,238 |
| Circa | 1893 |
| Medium | Giclée on 325gsm archival matte |
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Pleasure Wheel Patent PrintWilliam Somers · c. 1893
Archive Print Co. · archival reproduction
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Archive Notes
| Genre | Patent Drawing |
| Inventor | William Somers |
| Subject | William Somers's roundabout or pleasure wheel, U.S. Patent 489,238 |
| Circa | 1893 |
| 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
William Somers’s U.S. Patent 489,238, granted January 3, 1893, documents a large rotating roundabout or pleasure wheel with passenger seats carried around its rim. The design belongs to the formative years of the monumental amusement wheel.
The broad circular elevation, spoke structure, suspended seats, and timber supports create one of the collection’s most architectural patent sheets. Restored black linework is set against cool old rag paper and enclosed by a restrained black rule.
Printed to order on 325gsm museum-grade archival matte paper with fade-resistant archival pigment inks. An imaginative choice for playrooms, entertainment spaces, studios, and collections of fairground history.
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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