Haish's Famous "S Barb" Patented: August 31, 1875
Patent #167,240
Above pencil sketch drawing was copied from one
of the most comprehensive books about barb wire collecting: Barbed Wire Identification Encyclopedia
by Harold L. Hagemeier
Although Jacob was most famous for his above
"S Barb" wire,
he
patented over nine different types of barbed wire,
with at least 36
variations.