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Object Number 975-6-10/52637.1
Display Title Brinkerhoff sabertooth ribbon barbed wire, pat. May 17, 1881
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 Brinkerhoff sabertooth ribbon barbed wire, pat. May 17, 1881
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: 0.5 x 48.7 x 3.3 cm (3/16 x 19 3/16 x 1 5/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 975.6.10/52637a; 975.6.10/52637.1
Provenance
Provenance Dr. Stephen Williams (1974)

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