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Object Number
975-6-10/52637.5
Display Title
Watkins "lazy plate" barbed wire, Pat'd Nov. 21, 1876
Descriptions
Object Description
Samples of various types of barbwire. a. Brinkerhoff sabertooth ribbon. pat. May 17, 1881. b. Ross parallel. pat. June 10, 1879. c. Frertress split diamond. pat. Dec. 14, 1879
Inventory Description
Watkins "lazy plate" barbed wire, Pat'd Nov. 21, 1876
Classification
- Wire
Department
Archaeological
Date
1876-1899
Culture
- Southwest
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
/
United States
Additional Geographic Terms
Southwestern states
Materials
Metal
Dimensions
Overall: 2.1 x 45.2 x 0.9 cm (13/16 x 17 13/16 x 3/8 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
975.6.10/52637e; 975.6.10/52637.1
Provenance
Provenance
Dr. Stephen Williams
(1974)
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