Hoole Beaded Floral Border Stamp Die Template and Stamp Die, Design 2459
Entry/Object ID
2016.14.550
Description
Metal Stamping Template and Plastic Stamping Die. Center is a set of leaves that pinch lines of dots that ripple out from a 4 petal flower, possibly a peony. Above and below the flower and connecting the leaves is a pair of horizontal lines. Includes paper folder.
Solder visible on the stamp die template, and it was originally made from four pieces. Has a few holes drilled to align the pieces, with the one in the bottom right being redone. Measuring lines still visible on the stamp die template.
Use
Finishing Tool for Bookbinding
Collection
Hoole Machine and Engraving Works Collection
Lexicon
Search Terms
Tools., Book ornamentation, Bookbinding, Finishing., Hand binding.
