Geometric band die

Name/Title

Geometric band die

Entry/Object ID

2020.4.18

Description

Two sections from a larger band: one section has a border on bottom and left side, the other on bottom and right side, but the two pieces don't join neatly. Linear repeating pattern consisting of two lobes on the top and bottom of an annular circle, and a crescent moon shape facing away from the center of the circle on left and right sides. The crescent moons on neighboring shapes frame two concentric circles, inner circle thicker than the outer.

Collection

Historic

Made/Created

Date made

1852 - 1971

Place

City

Cambridge

State/Province

Massachusetts

Country

United States

Continent

North America

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Die, Binder

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Bookbinding Equipment

Nomenclature Class

Printing T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 06: Tools & Equipment for Communication

Search Terms

brass die

Material

Brass