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Stauffer, David M., 1845-1913 [Sketch of Cast iron and Steel Rail]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07713.02.11 Author/Creator: Stauffer, David M., 1845-1913 Place Written: s.l. Type: Document Date: 20 April 1870 Pagination: 4 p. : envelope. Height: 17 cm, Width: 19.6 cm Order a Copy

One ink sketch of a cast iron, continous sill and steel rail dated April 20, 1870. Includes the measurements and scale size. Reverse side contains detailed information of the purpose of arms and crest.

Stauffer, David M., 1845-1913

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