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Roof truss, wooden pattern DUNIH 2015.23

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Roof truss, wooden pattern

Pattern: roof truss. wooden pattern. Used as part of the iron roof framing in a jute mill. These wooden shapes are used to create metal, usually iron, machinery pieces through a process called casting. During the 19th and early 20th century cast iron became increasingly popular due to its strength, versatility and the ability to produce pieces in large quantities at a low cost.

Number: DUNIH 2015.23
Name: Roof truss, wooden pattern
Date: Not Specified
Location: On Display