Patent Model - Currycomb
Maker and role
Sarah Wheeler (b.Unknown, d.Unknown), Patentee
Production date
Jan 22 1861
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Object detail
Media/Materials
Iron, paint
Measurements
1 3/8 x 5 x 8 3/4" (3.5 x 12.7 x 22.2cm)
Description
Wheeler's invention consists in a "concave curvature of the back edges of single sheet-metal bars, for curry combs, of a degree sufficient to dispense with side projections, or supports, having lips or projections thereon for riveting the comb back, in combination with suitable oblong holes, or perforations, to receive the lips or projections of the bars, for riveting the parts together." (Patent Number 31,199)
Collection
Object number
2015.14.356a,b
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