1837 - John Golding's Patent Model of a Silk Spinning Doubling and Twisting Machine

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Object Details

inventor

Golding, John

Description

Doubling and Twisting Thread Machine Patent Model

Patent No. 352, issued August 15, 1837

John Golding, Dedham, Massachusetts

In his patent specification, Golding noted that the frame of the doubling and twisting machine was to be constructed like any of the “modern” frames. It would have gears, and an eccentric, or heart, motion to guide the thread on the spool. His patent claim concerned the arrangement of the machinery that prevented wasting the thread if it broke. This was accomplished by stopping the spindle and raising the feeding-down roller.

Location

Currently not on view

model constructed

before 1837-08-15

patent date

1837-08-15

ID Number

TE.T11416.064

catalog number

T11416.064

accession number

89797

patent number

352

Object Name

doubling and twisting thread machine patent model

Object Type

Patent Model

Physical Description

metal (overall material)

wood (overall material)

Measurements

overall: 13 5/8 in x 15 1/2 in x 10 3/4 in; 34.6075 cm x 39.37 cm x 27.305 cm

place made

United States: Massachusetts

associated place

United States: Massachusetts, Dedham

Related Publication

Janssen, Barbara Suit. Patent Models Index

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Data Source

National Museum of American History

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