The New Era Rope Machine was patented on Nov. 12, 1907, by Draper-Carlisle-Johnson Co., Salt Lake City. It braided three strands of twine into a rope by cranking and pressure.
This unit was donated to the Patagonia Museum as part of the Schupp family collection, but we’re willing to bet you might find a working model still in use on some old homesteads in our area.Â