Stretcher, Carpet

Name/Title

Stretcher, Carpet

Description

Device consists of interworking parts; one section is long bar w/toothed surface for a ratchet action, one end of this piece is wide space 2 prongs that rest on floor; other piece consists of spiked bar at right angle to first piece, teeth grab carpet; other part is wood handle attached to spiked bar to provide leverage. Horizontal toothed bar embossed "pat. Sep 20, 1887 L. Hinkle Indpls Ind" May have been used by Horatio Davis, a Morristown School Teacher, but no documentation.

Collection

Leon Davis

Acquisition

Accession

1989.018

Source or Donor

Leon Davis

Acquisition Method

Donation

Made/Created

Date made

1887

Place

City

Indianapolis

County

Marion County

State/Province

Indiana

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

Notes

Made: L. Hinkle

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Jul 18, 2002

Create Date

July 18, 2002

Update Date

July 18, 2002