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Three early types of American barbed wire (top to bottom): Joseph F. Glidden patent, 1874; Jacob Haish patent, 1875; and Isaac L. Ellwood patent, 1882
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Three early types of American barbed wire (top to bottom): Joseph F. Glidden patent, 1874; Jacob Haish patent, 1875; and Isaac L. Ellwood patent, 1882
BARBED WIRE, 19th CENTURY.
Three early types of American barbed wire (top to bottom): Joseph F. Glidden patent, 1874; Jacob Haish patent, 1875; and Isaac L. Ellwood patent, 1882
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Media ID 10408972
1874 1875 1882 Agriculture Barbed Wire Diagram Equipment Invention Isaac Jacob Joseph Patent Wire Ellwood
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This print showcases three early types of American barbed wire, representing significant milestones in the history of this iconic invention. From top to bottom, we have the Joseph F. Glidden patent from 1874, followed by Jacob Haish's patent from 1875, and finally Isaac L. Ellwood's patent from 1882. These innovative designs revolutionized the concept of fencing and played a crucial role in shaping America's agricultural landscape during the late 19th century. The intricate illustration beautifully captures the complexity and functionality of each wire type. Joseph F. Glidden's patent marked a breakthrough with its unique design that featured two strands twisted around a central core wire, providing enhanced strength and durability compared to previous iterations. Jacob Haish further refined this invention with his own patented version just a year later, introducing additional improvements to increase effectiveness. Finally, Isaac L. Ellwood made his mark on barbed wire history with his groundbreaking patent in 1882. His design incorporated sharp metal barbs evenly spaced along the wires' length, ensuring maximum security for livestock enclosures while also discouraging potential intruders. This remarkable image serves as a testament to American ingenuity and highlights how these inventors forever changed agriculture practices across America through their pioneering contributions to barbed wire technology.
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