Box 5
Container
Contains 1 Result:
Leaf cutting dies, irons and a squeeze mold, circa 1910-1970s
Item — Box: 5
Identifier: Mem_inv_1217
Scope and Contents
Five leaf-shaped cutting dies, three leaf irons, and one concave squeeze mold, used to make either plastic, wax, waxed cloth, or paper cutouts for exhibits, possibly between the 1910s and 1970s. A leaf iron is a tool that is heated and then pressed together with the waxed cloth to leave an impression. For its part xutting dies are a tool used to cut and/or form material to a desired shape or profile. Leaves or flowers were usually cut out from waxed gauze, however plastic and...
Dates:
Usage: circa 1910-1970s
