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Gisholt Standard Turret Lathe

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Gisholt Standard Turret Lathe. The metal stamp states: "Gisholt Machine Co. Madison, Wis., U.S.A." Gisholt was the first company to specialize in heavy type turret lathes adapted to finishing of medium and heavy castings and forgings.

Date Created:
circa 1910-1919

Publication Information

Date Created circa 1910-1919

Physical Description

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Extent 1 photograph
Dimensions 26 x 21 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Gisholt Machine Company negatives and photographs, circa 1900-circa 1960
Call Number PH 7114 Box 1, Sleeve 11
Media Number Box 1
Catalog Record https://search.library.wisc.edu/catalog/9912822334202121

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W012HZJ
Legacy ID
WHi 132642

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