Hoole Curling Vine and Leaf Stamp Die Templates, Design 2589

Object/Artifact

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American Bookbinders Museum

Name/Title

Hoole Curling Vine and Leaf Stamp Die Templates, Design 2589

Entry/Object ID

2016.14.623

Description

Metal stamp die templates. Has various marking to indicate cutouts, implying these are unfinished. 4 individual pieces which are laid in sequence to create the pattern shown in the catalog.

Use

Finishing tool for bookbinding.

Collection

Hoole Machine and Engraving Works Collection

Lexicon

Search Terms

Tools., Book ornamentation, Bookbinding, Finishing., Hand binding.

Dimensions

Height

6.5 cm

Width

10.9 cm

Parts

4 stamp die templates, each for a different segment of the design. In order to match the catalog - 4, 1, 2, 3. If laying them so the pen markings are face up, then it is in reverse.

Materials

Material

Copper, Brass

Material Notes

Brass, an alloy of copper.

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

John R. Hoole