Wooden Harness Vise

Object/Artifact

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The Great Bend Museum

Name/Title

Wooden Harness Vise

Entry/Object ID

1985.01.01

Description

Bench with harness making vise grip built in. Leather strap tightening grip in working order. Used by leather workers to assist when stitching or repairing saddles, harnesses, and other leather goods. Workers sit on the bench facing the clamp and tighten or cause tension to work the item by utilizing a foot pedal.

Acquisition

Accession

1985.01

Source or Donor

Norma Theiss

Acquisition Method

Loan

Source (if not Accessioned)

Norma Theiss

Material

Wood, Leather

Condition

Notes

Fragile condition, likely unable to bear weight. Missing foot pedal, leather dried out and fragile. Splintering around vise border.