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Pattern, Leatherworking

Object Name:
Pattern, Leatherworking
Object ID:
1980.017.090
Date:
1850-1870
Description:
Leather-working pattern, pricked paper, light cardboard with pounce-like pattern. Rectangular with one rounded end. Opposite end is slightly diagonal cut with rectangular and circular notch in end. Also, shallow rectangular notches adjacent to end on sides. Pattern similar to shape found in 1980.017.089. It's overall dimension is half that of .089. Perforated design, simple curved line. Round punch marks all done from one side to delineate line. At top and bottom ends of line, hole with 0.4" diameter groove impressed into paper around it. Same round groove at opposite end of punch marks. Rectangular slot similar in dimension to that of item .089. Board is light-brown stock on surface and core.
Material:
Paper
Cardboard
Dimensions:
W-2.5 L-4.6 inches
Provenance:
From the estate of Charles Symonds, Loudon, NH, purchased at T.R. Langdell auction, June 28, 1980. The Symonds family included leatherworkers David H. Symonds (1804-1877) and his son George Symonds (1838-1930) of Concord, NH. The family also lived in Hopkinton, NH.
Credit Line:
New Hampshire Historical Society Purchase
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