Early Industrial Revolution Architectural Hardware
Early Industrial Revolution Architectural Hardware
Monday, October 16, 2023: 3:20 PM
320 (Huntington Convention Center)
Metallographic examination revealed the material selection (wrought iron/cast iron), processing methods including a novel hinge casting technique, and failure modes of selected samples of hardware produced in the 1820-1840 period. Items including a door thumb latch, hinges, nails, and screws were studied.