The first commercially successful barbed wire was patented by an American farmer on Nov. 24, 1874. Joseph Farwell Glidden invented the effective product.
The first commercially successful barbed wire was patented by an American farmer on Nov. 24, 1874. Joseph Farwell Glidden invented the effective product.
(FOX NEWS) – Barbed wire is a commonly used product in agriculture, transportation and other industries. The unique design and structure make this wire creation sturdy – and sometimes harmful to the touch. And on this day in history, Nov. 24, 1874, the first commercially successful barbed wire was patented by Joseph Farwell Glidden. WND is…