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1871 patent

Patent drawing showing a rectangular jointed metal frame fastener for a mail bag, with hinged rings at the corners, a pivoted lever, hasp, and bolt mechanism shown in back, top, and front views.

IMPROVEMENT IN MAIL-BAG FASTENINGSD. Franklin Dodge · February 7, 1871

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