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Butler "Shock Absorber" 1881
My newest addition. This wire was pattented in 1881 by William W. Butler of Boise Idaho. It features a coiled wire barb that has a metal endcap.
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Very Cool! Thanks for sharing and the history.
Nice Wire!!! Lets post some more. Get people interested.
Stihlcollector, Many thanks!
gotwire, you have a deal. I'll get some more on here
Story I've heard about this wire is that Mr. Butler invented this wire and manufactured it while serving a term in Boise State Prison at Boise City, Idaho Territory.
GateKeeper, I hadn't heard that story but it bears looking into... I love research!!!
Thanks for the lead, I'll let you know if I find out anything.
Summary: This collection consists of individual inmate records from the Idaho territorial and state penitentiaries from 1864 to 1947, including intake forms, pardons and parole documents, photographs, personal correspondence, and discharge information.
Repository: Idaho State Historical Society
Public Archives and Research Library
2205 Old Penitentiary Rd.
Boise, ID 83712-8250
208-334-3356 - telephone
208-334-3198 - fax
http://www.idahohistory.net
Cheers Thanks For Sharing
Thanks. I would love to know more. My research has been a dead end.
DMK678, Thanks for the info!!!
No Problem The Research The Wire The History This Site ect.
Good To meet you
DMK678, Good to meet you too.
I Meant--No Problem I Love..... The Research and..Ect....Above
Good To Meet You As Well.
Only a few of these are known to exist.....and, in premium collections.