Buttonhole press

Object/Artifact

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Waterperry Museum

Iron buttonhole press

Iron buttonhole press

Name/Title

Buttonhole press

Entry/Object ID

2025.1.574

Description

Iron scissor-like instrument with heavy round pads at points. The 'bows' , where the fingers go are a different size for the thumb and fingers. Probably made by a blacksmith.

Category

Domestic

Acquisition

Accession

2025.1

Source or Donor

Gordon Dempster

Acquisition Method

Transfer

Dimensions

Length

220 mm

Diameter

30 mm

Weight

259 g

Dimension Notes

Diameter refers to the width of the 'press'.

Material

Iron

Location

* Untyped Location

CC11S3

Condition

Overall Condition

Good