Belt hammer for bending barrel plates, by James H. Burton, April 17, 1852. Using a handle or lever, a workman could engage or disengage the machine to insert and remove his work. Year: 1852. Image Credit: Smithsonian Neg. No. 91-10750CT; Harpers Ferry NHP Cat. No. 13637.

Harpers Ferry NHP Catalog No. burt-22. You may purchase duplicate copies of this image from the Harpers Ferry Historical Association. Please call 304-535-6881 for more information, or email the Harpers Ferry Historical Association.