Patent Model - Covering Iron with Lead

Maker and role
James Graham (British), Patentee
Production date
Jul 03 1883
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Object detail

Media/Materials
Iron, lead
Measurements
19 1/2 x 12 x 1 1/2" (49.5 x 30.5 x 3.8cm)
Description
Graham's patent was intended to "coat or cover the surface of iron with a layer of any desired thickness for the purpose of protecting the iron from the action of water, or any chemicals which have the power of attacking iron, but which have little or no action upon lead, in such matter that the two metals shall be firmly united together." (Patent Number 280,466)
Object number
2015.14.3467
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