Punch, Fabric

Circular fabric punch, Hancock, MA

Object ID:

1957.8308.1

Community:

Massachusetts, Hancock

Description

A cirular fabric punch set into a turned hickory handle. The punch is 1" h. The handle has a bulbous end with three deep turn lines and two shallower ones.

Notes

It was used to cut pieces of fabric for dollar mats, fancy goods, and mattress buttons.

Massachusetts Hancock

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Punch, Fabric

Circular fabric punch, Hancock, MA

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Massachusetts Hancock

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