- Accession Number:
- 2009.17.6
- Description:
- Embossing plate dot correcting tongs; forged stainless steel arms meet at square welded joint, secured with two hex bolts, top corners of plate at joint are chamfered; riveted into jaws are pin and dimple fittings; jaw with dimple fitting is curved, slightly narrower than lower jaw, heavy hammering button is brazed onto tip above fitting; hand made, cut on band saw, tool marks obvious; istamped on joint, "3"; stamped on top arm, "VER".
- Height:
- 1.75
- Width:
- 1.25
- Depth:
- 14.25
- Date Made:
- ca. 1945
- Maker:
- American Printing House for the Blind
- Place of Origin:
- Louisville, KY
- Collection:
- APH Collection
- History/Provenance:
- APH Collection
- Credit Line:
- APH Collection, 2009.17.
- Subjects:
- Embossing tools Manufacturing aids, tools, and supplies Tactile graphics Tactile printing process
- Dimension Notes:
- overall
- Made:
- American Printing House for the Blind
- Material:
- Steel
- Updated:
- 03/27/2012
