Sewing Frame for Book Binding

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Bookbinding Frame- Sewing Frame for book binding. 3 pins, 2 of which can be screwed onto the rectangular base with 2 holes at each corner ends, manufacturer unknown.

Details

Category:: Printing & Writing

Object Number:: Y1987.108

Materials:: wood (unidentified)

Measurements:: overall: 130 mm x 955 mm x 290 mm, 5.5 kg

type:: bookbinding frame

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Parts

brass hand guard, ovoid shaped with one straight edge

hand guard used in the book binding process

brass hand guard, ovoid shaped with one straight edge. Also has two holes on either side, which allows for the string attachment. Has needle marks on back. manufacturer unknown, but was used for pushing through the book in the binding process.