C.G. Sargent Sons Machine Patterns
The museum has a large collection of pattens or “casts” used to create the many moving parts of C.G. Sargent Dryers. They are made from a mix of metal and wood. Every pattern is numbered to help keep track of the many moving parts.
C.G. Sargent Sons Corporation was founded by (1819-1878) and Francis A. Calvert (1830-1904) in 1894. They operated in the Graniteville section of Westford. Sargent’s sons, Frederick (1843-1935) and Allan (1859-1952), joined their father and eventually took over the business. The company went out of business in 1990, with assets being bought out by Buhler-Aeroglyde (now the Buhler Group).
Wooden pulley pattern, including a guard. 11 3/4″. Cast #1364.
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Wooden pulley pattern, including a guard. 11 3/4″. Cast #1364.
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Wooden pulley pattern. 9 3/4″. Cast #14587.
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Wooden pulley pattern. 10 1/2″ Cast #9803.
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