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Rose Exhibition at DeKalb County Fair
- When
- 1873
- Where
- DeKalb County Fair
Henry Rose exhibited his patented barbed wire design at the DeKalb County Fair in 1873, inspiring local inventors.
Rose patented his 'Wooden Strip with Metallic Points' in May 1873. He exhibited this design at the DeKalb County Fair that summer, prompting Joseph Glidden and Jacob Haish to begin working on improved barbed wire concepts.
Sources
- Jacob Haish Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-26
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