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Model, Product

Object Name:
Model, Product
Object ID:
1978.011.02
Creator:
Kidder, DanielInventor
Place of Origin:
Franklin, NH
Date:
1867
Description:
Patent model for animal tether post. Patented by Daniel Kidder, Franklin, NH, 1867. Circular wooden domed base with white painted lettering: "D. Kidder. Franklin N.H." Brass post. Removable rotating brass sleeve fits over top of post. Tapered wooden arm moves up and down on an axle in yoke at top of sleeve, with a wire spring to keep it horizontal. Came with attached paper tag: "No. 61435 1867. / D. Kidder. / Apps for Tethering / Animals. / Patented Jany / 18[67]", now kept in accession folder.
Material:
Wood
Metal
Brass
Dimensions:
H-4.8 W-5.8 Dia-2.9 inches
Provenance:
From Mr. and Mrs. O. Rundle Gilbert's collection of U.S. patent models.
Credit Line:
New Hampshire Historical Society Purchase
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