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Cast Iron Chain, intended for Lawns, or pleasure grounds, Fences

Object Status:

Unlocated

Accession Date:

February 10, 1809

Primary Source Reference:

Peale Museum Accessions Book, Historical Society of Pennsylvania, p. 39

Additional Source Text:

"Each link coming separate. Cast at Chesterfield Furnace Derbyshire England."

Poulson's American Daily Advertiser (Philadelphia), 23 Aug 1809 adds: "Easily hooking together and cannot be shaken asunder."

Notes:

Anthony Slater was a Philadelphia merchant.