Friction Mat Patent Model

Friction Mat Patent Model

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Object Name
mat, friction
Other Terms
Friction Mat; Fire Making Apparatus
patent date
1872-07-23
inventor
Colt, James B.
associated place
United States: New York, Brooklyn
Physical Description
paper, emery (mat material)
ink (mat material)
card (mat material)
gilt sheet brass (rim, hanger, hanging ring material)
Measurements
overall: 1/8 in x 4 3/4 in;.3175 cm x 12.065 cm
ID Number
DL.331197
catalog number
331197
patent number
129,716
accession number
88881
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Data Source
National Museum of American History
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