From the Internet:
Putnam’s Horse Nails were adopted for general use by the U.S. Army as the “Government Standard Horse Nail.” In 1872, Mr. Putnam’s factory in Neponset used a 200 hundred horsepower Corliss engine to drive his machinery, and it employed over 200 employees in making nails. The company used only machines of Mr. Putnam’s invention, the first of which was put into operation in 1859.
Putnam’s Horse Shoe Nails were adopted for general use by the U.S. Army as the “Government Standard Horse Nail.” In 1860, thirty-three tons of horse shoe nails were manufactured. In 1872, Mr. Putnam’s factory in Neponset used a 200 hundred horsepower Corliss engine to drive his machinery, and the company employed more than 200 employees to make nails.
About us: Due to advancing age, we will be selling off our huge private collection. I’ve been collecting Civil War, Early Indian Wars antiques since the late 1960’s and it’s time to let go of things that I love (and find them a new home). The collection is primarily Custer’s Black Hills Expedition of 1874, Civil War, 1870s Indian Wars, Victorian, and Old West antiques. Over the next few months, we’ll be listing hundreds of rare and historical items. Many more great items to come. So, bookmark us and keep watching!
Terms: Items are authentic to the best of our knowledge (or they would not be in our collection) & as described, however, we can’t be an expert on everything, so not infallible. All items are sold “As is” with no returns; but if we did make a mistake, let us know (before leaving feedback) and we will try our best to make things right. After all, we have been selling on eBay for over 25 years with an absolutely perfect record of happy customers!
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