Have You Lost Your Marbles

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Have You Lost Your Marbles The process for weaving chain link fencing has been around since 1844. The idea of using inserts in chain link fabric, whether for privacy or signage, was first patented in 1893. Clarence White got the patent for "marbles or other loose independent filling pieces" to be placed in the openings of chain link mesh. The idea was to fill the open spaces in chain link fences to create inexpensive lettering for signage and advertising. A simple and actually brilliant idea. Could you imagine the determination it took to sell the idea of filling chain link fabric with MARBLES! Likely more than a few people thought Mr. White had lost his. Pictured: Tahoe Fence chain link with gray, privacy slats (inserts) in Silver Springs (Lyon County.) 2025Have You Lost Your Marbles

The process for weaving chain link fencing has been around since 1844.

The idea of using inserts in chain link fabric, whether for privacy or signage, was first patented in 1893. Clarence White got the patent for “marbles or other loose independent filling pieces” to be placed in the openings of chain link mesh.

The idea was to fill the open spaces in chain link fences to create inexpensive lettering for signage and advertising. A simple and actually brilliant idea.

Could you imagine the determination it took to sell the idea of filling chain link fabric with MARBLES! Likely more than a few people thought Mr. White had lost his.

Pictured: Tahoe Fence chain link with gray, privacy slats (inserts) in Silver Springs (Lyon County.) 2025