Patent Model - Improvement in Mold-Holders for Gold-Leaf Cutters
Maker and role
Edward Henderson, Patentee
Production date
May 14 1878
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Object detail
Media/Materials
Wood, brass
Measurements
17 x 16 1/4 x 2 1/2" (43.2 x 41.3 x 6.4cm)
Description
Henderson's patent "consists in a vise or clamp to be used by gold-leaf manufacturers for holding the mold while the leaves are removed to be cut into sizes and placed in books." (Patent Number 203,620)
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Object number
2015.14.2593
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