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Museum purchase, 1995.36.1513 © 2013 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Pulleys from the Sponsel Company in Hartford
Museum purchase, 1995.36.1513 © 2013 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Pulleys from the Sponsel Company in Hartford

PhotographerPhotographed by William G. Dudley American, 1877 - 1934
Dateafter 1917
MediumPhotography; gelatin emulsion on glass
DimensionsPlate (height x width): 8 x 10in. (20.3 x 25.4cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineMuseum purchase
DescriptionLarge metal machine parts are displayed on a white background.
Object number1995.36.1513
InscribedOn glass, lower center, "THE SPONSEL COMPANY / HARTFORD CONN."NotesSubject Note: The Sponsel Company of Hartford was organized in 1917. The founder of the company, Charles W. Sponsel, was formerly superintendant at the Capewell Horse Nail Company. Sponsel was also the designer of the Sponsel rapid-fire gun. The company had offices at 647 Main Street, Hartford. The business is described as "inventions."
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