Vise, Harnessmaker's
1968.985.3
from the collection of
Creation Date
1870 – 1910Materials
Dimensions
6.35 cm. W x 1.27 cm. D x 30.48 cm. L Item (Overall)
Description
Wooden vise. Two pieces of wood 12 x 2.5 x .5" are put together with one screw to allow for proper leverage in holding harness pieces in sewing. In use, one end of vise is held between the legs. The other ends are tapered and fashioned to hold the leather. Information printed on the vise: "Agents Wanted, MENDA RIP, The J. B. Foote Foundry Co. MFGS., Frederickstown, Ohio.Related People and Organizations
Brainard, Carlton