These are examples of barbed wire fencing used as “concertina” wire in the European campaign during World War I. The twisted steel wire with barbs at regular intervals impeded or halted the passage of soldiers.
Single square strand wire is wrapped with four point coil barbs at approximately half-inch intervals. This wire has patent RE 6914, issued Feb. 18, 1876, Joseph F. Glidden of De Kalb, Illinois.
This fencing consists of folded single strand links with ends joined in center by double wrapping wire to form a two point barb.
Each link is connected to the next to form a flexible chain. This is a variation of machine patent 292,408, Jan. 22,...
Buckthorn barbed wire is steel ribbon fencing with one smooth edge and one pointed edge; barbs are spaced at one inch intervals. T.V. Allis was issued patent 244,726, dated July 26, 1881.
This fencing is flat ribbon wire with two-point lance point-applied barb. It is a variation of the Brinkerhoff Winged Saber Point, patent number 214,095, April 8, 1879, by Jacob Brinkerhoff, Auburn, New York.
Lace trim at the neckline and between vertical pintucks highlights the design of this off white child's dress. Below a thin raised band the dress extends into a long flowing skirt. The sleeves end with matching bands and ruffles.
The wheeled four-poster baby crib is constructed of dark wood with turned spindles on each side, and four posters. The crib bottom has nine supporting slats. The crib has missing parts and some damage.
Designed using two crochet stitches, these off white baby booties have scalloped edges and white silk soles. One bootie has a silk ribbon threaded around the ankle portion.
Made of pink cotton, this child's apron has a round collar with white lace edging. The ends of the short, wide sleeves are also trimmed with white lace. The apron has a front neckline opening with five small white buttons, and it has two small...
This is a Spanish Colonial iron ring bit designed in the Moorish tradition. It has a curved mouthpiece and cheekplates. Small dangles known as "ficas" adorn the sides of the bit, and lengths of chain are attached to either side. The bit is the...
The adze is an axe-like woodworking tool with a rectangular iron blade with sharpened edge set at right angles to a wooden handle. The main parts of an adze are the grip, the haft, the haft head, the blade, and the edge.
