Object Record
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Object Name |
Stapler, Paper |
Other Name |
Cast Iron Stapler |
Description |
Black cast iron stapler with design on both sides of base. Design has gold pin striping in circles and arcs along with red dots in sections of circle and arcs. Base is rectangular with the front having a curved arc shape. Underside of base has shallow recessed center painted black. Base has two sections that protrude up. One is towards front and is a flat rectangular solid where the nails are driven into. Second one is towards back and is curved at top and has the pen stripe designs. In the center of the void on this protrusion is an attached swing arm the at is curved and rotates on a screw through the uprights on the base. The swing arm has raised panels along the sides. The front section of this arm has a cavity to hold one staple at a time attached above cavity is a spring loaded plunger with a round top. |
Collection |
Adams Museum Collection |
Catalog Number |
ART.099.037.001 |
Material |
Cast Iron/Paint |
Search Terms |
Homestake Office Building Offices Writing Instruments |