Patent for "a stanchion pivoted in a strong metal box adapted to be fastened to the side of the platform of the car or truck, the box being open at the top and at one end, so that the stanchion can be turned down on its pivot by the side of the platform, to be out of the way of loading the car or truck platform with goods which cannot be conveniently loaded when the stanchions are upright." (Lines 6-14) Includes instructions and illustrations.
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Titles
Main Title:
Improvement in Standards for Vehicles.
Added Title:
Standards for Vehicles.
Description
Patent for "a stanchion pivoted in a strong metal box adapted to be fastened to the side of the platform of the car or truck, the box being open at the top and at one end, so that the stanchion can be turned down on its pivot by the side of the platform, to be out of the way of loading the car or truck platform with goods which cannot be conveniently loaded when the stanchions are upright." (Lines 6-14) Includes instructions and illustrations.
Physical Description
[1], 1 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Notes
Specification forming part of Letters Patent No. 150,695, dated May 12, 1874; application filed August 9, 1873.
Martin, James J.Improvement in Standards for Vehicles.,
patent,
May 12, 1874;
[Washington D.C.].
(https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth166959/:
accessed May 8, 2024),
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