Hubert Duca Blacksmith Shop
Title:
Harness riveting machine
Catalog Number:
0011.10.5
Description:
Rivet making machine that forms a tubular rivet by pushing down on the lever which punches the hole and completes the rivet. Hollow rivets were used on harnesses enabling the harness to be repaired while still attached around a horse.
Size:
H-5.75 W-2 L-2.25 inches
Inscription:
IDEAL
KID TALK:
Since blacksmiths put shoes on horses and repaired wagon wheels do you think it is likely that he would have a tool for mending horse harnesses?
Subjects:
Riveting
Harness making
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