Patent Model - Improvement in Latches for Gates
Maker and role
W. Wells, Patentee
Production date
Feb 12 1867
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Object detail
Media/Materials
Wood, brass, steel
Measurements
9 x 11 1/2 x 3 3/4" (22.9 x 29.2 x 9.5cm)
Description
Wells patented an improved gate latch which consisted "in hanging a latch upon the gate that it can be adjusted to be thrown more or less into the catch or keeper provided for it..." (Patent number 62,102)
Collection
Object number
61.47.246
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