Belt Tightener

Belt Tightener

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Object Name
patent model, belt tightener
date made
1878
patent date
1878-03-26
inventor
Croft, David L.
place made
United States: Ohio
associated place
United States: Ohio, Springfield
Physical Description
wood; leather; metal (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 5 3/4 in x 9 1/4 in x 8 1/2 in; 14.605 cm x 23.495 cm x 21.59 cm
ID Number
MC.309157
catalog number
309157
accession number
89797
patent number
201,596
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Work and Industry: Mechanical and Civil Engineering
Data Source
National Museum of American History
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