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Manufactured/Badged by:
A. S. & J. Gear & Co.
New Haven, CT; Concord, NH

Machine Specifications
Machine Class: Wood Working Machinery
Machine Type: Shaper, Wood
Machine Size: ETCHING
Submitted By: Benjamin Campbell
Machine Specifications
Description/Model: LETTER "A" SHAPER
Date of Manufacturer: PAT. 1853-1870
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Last Updated 3/28/2004 10:26:13 PM

Comments:
From c. 1873 "GEAR'S ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE OF WOOD AND IRON WORKING MACHINERY". Warehouse at 56 to 62 sudbury street, Boston. Letter "A" variety moulding machine. Weight 650 pounds. Table 3'10" L x 3'9" W made of 50 strips of glued up wood. Patented November 8,1853, extended September 30, 1867. Patented April 30, 1867. February 2, July 13, and November 2, 1867, and February 1, 1870

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Comments: LETTER "A" MACHINE
Source: C. 1873 GEAR'S CATALOGUE
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Comments: LETTER "C" MACHINE AUTO FEED
Source: C. 1873 GEAR'S CATALOGUE
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Comments: EMERY METAL FINISHER
Source: C. 1873 GEAR'S CATALOGUE
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