Iron leatherworking tool composed of a spring handle which operates a kind of punch at the top. Handle and two elements at top are painted black.
From "The Dictionary of Leather-Working Tools c. 1700-1950" by R.A. Salaman, p. 267:
"Round punches mounted on a plier. This tool is useful for punching holes in narrow straps, and particularly while the strap is being worn by the horse."
Made/Created
Date made
1850 - 1950
Place
* Untyped Place
USA
Dimensions
Height
7 in
Width
4-3/4 in
Depth
2-1/2 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.
