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Cutter, Buttonhole

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/66628233-1811-4ccf-a067-972355346564
Collection
Tool Collection: Textiles
Object ID
1950.007.327
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Collection
Tool Collection: Textiles
Description
Wrought iron button-hole cutter, L-shaped, with axe-like blade at end of short leg and sharp point at end of tapered long leg.
Year Range From
1850
Year Range To
1900
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
Island 4
Storage Cabinet
Unit 19
Storage Container
Box 1002: Sewing & Needlework
Subcategory
Need to Classify
Object Name
Cutter, Buttonhole
Material
Iron
Length (in)
3.75
Width (in)
2
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2015-05-06
Condition Notes
Corrosion over much of surface.
Object ID
1950.007.327
Accession Number
1950.007
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Tool, Lubrication

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/412f6b7c-dcfc-4791-9334-172506412036
Collection
Tool Collection: Textiles
Object ID
1950.007.319
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Collection
Tool Collection: Textiles
Description
Molded cake of beeswax for waxing thread. Oval shape, flat bottom and domed top has molded raised image of a person milking a cow. Perimeter of oval has border of lobed scallops. Surface of wax cake is speckled with black particles of paint or similar substance.
Year Range From
1890
Year Range To
1920
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
Island 4
Storage Cabinet
Unit 19
Storage Container
Box 1002: Sewing & Needlework
Subcategory
Need to Classify
Object Name
Tool, Lubrication
Length (in)
3.75
Width (in)
2
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2015-05-06
Condition Notes
Unused as thread strengthener. Black particles of paint (?) overall.
Object ID
1950.007.319
Accession Number
1950.007
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