Iron leather working tool(?) with narrow base, long curved handle at top operates punch(?). Coating of black pigment surface.
Marks: "THE UNIVERSAL / PATD / JUNE 6 1905"
"FH SMITH MFG. CO / CHICAGO USA"
From "Dictionary of Leather-Working Tools c. 1700-1950" by R.A. Salaman, p. 165:
"Machine punches- there are many hand - or foot - operating punching machines, most of which are provided with eyelet closing bits as well."
Made/Created
Artist
FH Smith Mfg. Co.
Date made
1900 - 1950
Place
* Untyped Place
Chicago, USA
Dimensions
Height
6-1/4 in
Width
2-1/8 in
Depth
6-3/8 in
Material
Iron
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
McClay, Albert and John
Provenance
Notes
Object owned and used by John McClay, circa 1854 and his son, Albert McClay, circa 1908-1977. Object donated, in 1993, by Wayne Cunningham, son-in-law to Albert McClay.
