Symbol embossing tongs

Tongs, Embossing

Accession Number:
2009.17.10
Description:
Embossing plate symbol tongs; zinc-plated steel arms meet at square joint, secured with two hex bolts and welded; riveted into jaws are two fittings forming a tap/die of a plus symbol (+); top jaw is curved, slightly wider than lower jaw; tips of jaws are rounded.
Height:
1
Width:
1.25
Depth:
12.875
Date Made:
ca. 1950
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, zinc
Updated:
03/27/2012