Perkins, Jacob, 1766-1849
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Perkins, Jacob (American inventor, 1766-1849)
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Jacob Perkins
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Jacob Perkins (1766-1849) of Newburyport, Mass., was an engraver, inventor, and silversmith, having produced the first steel plate for bank notes and the dies for minting state coins during the Confederation period. He was a prolific inventor in the fields of steam power and the outfitting of ships. Perkins established a factory in England in 1819 for making plates and printing bank notes, and also produced millions of British postage stamps. His steel plate, a preventive against counterfeiting, was eventually adopted by law throughout this country. Perkins was elected to the London Institute of Civil Engineers and received many awards and medals for his achievements.
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Newburyport (Mass.)
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