Name/Title
Bookbinding PloughEntry/Object ID
2021.16.40Description
Bookbinding plough made of wood, metal and plasticUse
Used by fine binders to trim a textblock to produce smooth, even edges. A book is placed in the press of the plough and a blade is drawn perpendicular to the book along the length of the textblock, slicing through it a few sheets at a time.Collection
HistoricMaterial
Wood, Metal, Plastic