Machine for Wrapping Wire-Rope, Patent Model
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Machine for Wrapping Wire-Rope, Patent Model

TitleMachine for Wrapping Wire-Rope, Patent Model
ArtistRoebling, John A.
Date1842 19th century
Mediumbrass (overall material)
Classificationwire rope making machine
OriginUnited States: Pennsylvania, Saxonburg United States: Pennsylvania
Holding institutionSmithsonian Open Access
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

Subjects: Historical scientific diagrams

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