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In Harry Lees' U. S. Patent No. 1,055,056 of March 4,

1913, we find a drawing of one of the uses for a stage

screw. Harry shows the stage screw in use on

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a

scenery-brace having a foot-iron.

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In U. S. Patent No. 1,103,723 issued July 14, 1914 for a

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Stage Screw

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Paul Witte wrote

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This invention relates to

wood screws and in particular a stage screw for use in

connecting parts of stage scenery or in securing scenery to

the stage itself.

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In U. S. Patent No. 1,188,305 for a

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Stage Screw

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, Edward

Noerteman wrote

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... a wood screw of the kind ordinarily

employed in securing scenery to stages, and which screws

must be capable of being readily and easily applied and

removed.

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The patent was issued June 20, 1916.