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Object ID |
X1998.044.001 |
Object Name |
Mold, Casting |
Collection |
Torrington Industry Collection |
Description |
Mold, made of metal, used for casting ingots. Invented by Charles H. Lawton and patented in 1916. The device is rectangular in shape with several movable pieces/extremities. Six (legs?) possibly for standing the device up - they spin upwards and slide into place next to thin metal rods. There is an output piece at the end with four holes. |
Date |
ca. 1916 |
Artist |
Lawton, Charles (Patented), Probably End of 20th Cent. |
Dimensions |
H-2.75 W-3.75 D-14 inches |