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Patent model for fastening wood blocks for engravers
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Patent model for fastening wood blocks for engravers

Wells, Heber · ca 1864 · metal (overall material)

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This patent model demonstrates an invention for improvements to the common method of fastening composite wood blocks together with bolts; the invention was granted patent number 43057. Wells was the proprietor of a wood type manufactory.

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PatentsBlock, FasteningModelsmethod, block fasteningWork and Industry: Graphic Arts
Credit linePatent model for fastening wood blocks for engravers. ca 1864. Wells, Heber. National Museum of American History. CC0.
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