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William Jones' and John Wilkinson Jones' patent diagram for an improved shovel handle"

12 June 1907

see 42.33,34,35

 

DOCUMENT TEXT

 

A.D. 1907, June 12. No. 13,540

Jones & another's Complete Specification

This drawing is a reproduction of the original on a reduced scale

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Stanley Jones, John Wilkinson Jones' brother, has said that the handle was made out of steel to make it stronger, but this made it too cold to hold! It is doubtful that they were made in any numbers.

 

At this time (1907) the family still operated from Spon Green.

Author: Owens, William

Tags

Year = 1907

Month = June

Day = 12

Gender = Male

People = Couple

Extra = 1900s

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