Patent Model - Improved Process for Forming Leather Straps for Harness, &c.
Maker and role
George Earle, Patentee
Production date
Sep 30 1862
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Media/Materials
Wood, iron
Measurements
8 1/2 x 9 x 6" (21.6 x 22.9 x 15.2cm)
Description
Earle's patent "relates to the process or mode of rounding straps for harness - that is, the forming of cylindrical straps for this and like purposes after the straps have been stitched into the proper form for rounding by lateral pressure only, so as to insure a uniformity of size, independent of the firm or spongy condition of the leather composing the same or different straps." (Patent Number 36,562)
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Object number
2015.14.408a,b
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