National Museum of American History
Glidden Fence Making Patent Model
Glidden, Joseph F. · 1870 - 1874
On December 8, 1874 Joseph Glidden and Phineas Vaughn patented this machine for making wire fences. This apparatus attached barbs to double stranded wire cables that were used to corral cattle. The machine boasts a mahogany base and metal end pieces that are painted green with gold edging.
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