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Button covering press
cast steel press operated by spring-twist handle, used to crimp fabric around metal button blanks, which are then inverted so that button back can be inserted and punched firmly into position; mounted on block of wood; complete with set of 10 metal fittings and 10 wooden implements for forming cloth around mould
Collection Area
Social & Cultural History
Item Number
F93.104.1
Historical Associations
Association Type:
Date: 20th century (mid)
Place: Porth
Acquisition
Donation, 1993
Measurements
overall
(cm): 45
Height
(cm): 39
Material
Metal
Cast iron
Steel
Wood
Location
In store
Classification
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