Patent Model - Improvement in Sole-Edge-Burnishing Machines

Maker and role
Charles Helms, Patentee
Production date
Feb 08 1876
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Object detail

Media/Materials
Iron, wood, steel, paint
Measurements
12 x 15 5/8 x 15 1/2" (30.5 x 39.7 x 39.4cm)
Description
Helms describes his patent as "extremely simple, and consists of a head or standard carrying a tool-holder, holding a tool for setting or burnishing the edges of the soles of boots and shoes..." (Patent Number 173,284)
Object number
2015.14.2116a,b
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