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Object number2008.92.15

Manufacturer Union Switch and Signal (1881 - 2009)

Date1901

MediumIron(?)

Credit LineGift of Edward J. Reis

DescriptionMetal product plate; bordered and rectangular in shape; one hole in each corner. Front has raised text.Dimensions4.375 x 7.125 in. (11.1 x 18.1 cm)
MarksFront: "THE UNION SWITCH & SIGNAL CO [the last "O" is underlined]; under this reads "MANUFACTURERS / SWISSVALE, PA., U.S.A. / PATENTS"; in left column "SEPT. 21, 1897 / SEPT. 21, 1897 / SEPT. 21, 1897 / SEPT. 21, 1897 / SEPT. 21, 1897 / MAR. 30, 1897 / DEC. 28, 1897 / MAR. 8, 1898" ; raised vertical line divides columns; in right column "MAR. 8, 1898 / OCT. 4, 1898 / OCT. 4, 1898 / NOV. 29, 1899 / JAN. 24, 1899 / OCT. 3, 1899 / AUG. 20, 1901 / OCT. 1, 1901"; under dividing vertical line is "7717".
Historical NotesUnion Switch and Signal manufacturing plate.

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