Patent for Improved Gun Harpoon, 1848

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Summary

Creators:
Unknown
Abstract:
Patent for Improved Gun Harpoon (SAFR 14285, HDC0047) is U.S. Patent No. 5949 dated 1848. Two page parchment with description of gun on second page. First page signed by Secretary of State James Buchanan. Also a drawing of specification of gun, which is referred to in patent. Available for use.
Extent:
3 items
Language:
In English.
Preferred citation:

[Item description], [Location within collection organization identified by Collection Number/Series Number/File Unit Number/Item Number], HDC0077 (SAFR 14285), Patent for Improved Gun Harpoon, San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park

Background

Scope and content:

Patent for Improved Gun Harpoon (SAFR 14285, HDC0047) is U.S. Patent No. 5949 dated 1848. Two page parchment with description of gun on second page. First page signed by Secretary of State James Buchanan. Also a drawing of specification of gun, which is referred to in patent. Available for use.

Biographical / historical:

No history prepared.

Acquisition information:

SAFR-00001

Transferred from Golden Gate National Recreation Area in 1988.

Processing information:

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Arrangement:

Three items in one folder

Physical location:
San Francisco Maritime NHP, Historic Documents Department
Physical description:
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Rules or conventions:
Finding aid prepared using Describing Archives: A Content Standard .

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Preferred citation:

[Item description], [Location within collection organization identified by Collection Number/Series Number/File Unit Number/Item Number], HDC0077 (SAFR 14285), Patent for Improved Gun Harpoon, San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park

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Building E, Fort Mason
San Francisco, CA 94123, US
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