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90/29
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[nb-NO]Description[nb-NO]
This is a pair of spring-loaded stretching pliers, used for stretching boots and shoes. They are made of steel and painted black. They were made by George Barnsley & Sons Ltd. of Sheffield.
[nb-NO]Archival history[nb-NO]
MERL 'Handwritten accession' form (Institute of Agricultural History) – ‘Description: Steel pliers painted black. One arm has an open end into which fits a knot at the end of the other arm. Spring loaded mechanism so that they only close under pressure. // Inscription: G. Barnsley & Sons, Sheffield, England. // Dimensions: Length: 41.0cm // Associated information: Brought by Mr. Norris to the Museum // References: Catalogue for George Barnsley & Sons Ltd // TR MERL (Add)’
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Sheffield
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[nb-NO]External document[nb-NO]
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_15732.tif - High resolution image
