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Tool (for needlework) (Punch)
Button hole cutter
Frederick C. Leypoldt
Patented Dec. 18, 1860 (1860-1864)
Category
Tools
Creator/Artist/Maker
Frederick C. Leypoldt (Maker)
Place of Origin
Philadelphia; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Iron
- Brass
- Copper alloy
Museum Object Number
2011.0051.022
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Mr. & Mrs. Davison B. Hawthorne
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Object Number
2011.0051.022
Object Name
Tool (for needlework) (Punch)
Title
Button hole cutter
Category
Tools
Creator (Role)
Frederick C. Leypoldt (Maker)
Place of Origin
Philadelphia; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Origin Notes
Leypoldt indicated his place of residence as Philadelphia, PA, when filing this patent. In 1892, the Leypoldt company was located at 243 North 5th Street in Philadelphia.
Date
Patented Dec. 18, 1860 (1860-1864)
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Mark
Location: Side of lever
Inscription: F. C. LEYPOLDT / PAT. DEC. 18. 60 / 3
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Iron
- Brass
- Copper alloy
Techniques
- Wrought
- Rolled
Dimensions (inches)
3.622 (H) x 0.709 (W) x 7.047 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
9.2 (H) x 1.8 (W) x 17.9 (L)
Measurement Notes
Overall height measured at levers. Overall length measured from front of object to end of lever.